Data Center Critical Environments Engineer – 24/7 Uptime

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and company holidays

Early access to earned wages (DailyPay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Critical Environments Operating Engineer in Charlotte, NC to oversee mission-critical data center infrastructure and ensure 100% uptime. You will operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, and cooling infrastructure while working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

The role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology and advance a rewarding career in a growing sector of real estate services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility environment.
• Experience with mission-critical building systems including UPS, emergency generators, switchgear, and power distribution equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to document activities and convey technical information clearly.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, and CMMS.
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 feet, work at heights, and navigate rooftops.
• Flexibility to work different schedules, including holidays, and respond to site emergencies as needed.
• Ability to frequently walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and work overhead in large campus-like settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all critical building systems to ensure 100% uptime, including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, controls, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, power distribution, and transformers.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning equipment, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and electrical systems for optimal performance.
• Record equipment readings, analyze system operations, identify problems, and take corrective action as required.
• Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to customer-facing tickets professionally.
• Learn and understand data center infrastructure to manage incidents and events impacting critical systems.
• Comply with emergency escalation procedures and respond to site emergencies to protect critical operations.
• Maintain safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while keeping the workplace clean and compliant.

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Critical Environments Operating Engineer in Charlotte, NC to oversee mission-critical data center infrastructure and ensure 100% uptime. You will operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, and cooling infrastructure while working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

The role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology and advance a rewarding career in a growing sector of real estate services.