Data Center Electrical Expert - 24/7 Power & UPS

JLL; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical dental vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Electrical SME for Data Center Operations in Austin, TX. You will maintain high‑voltage electrical infrastructure, UPS, generators, and PDUs to ensure 24/7 data center reliability.

You will install, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems, read schematics, and support power efficiency improvements. A Journeyman license and 5+ years in electrical work are required, with availability for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Electrician license in applicable jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems (480V-13.8kV).
• Knowledge of UPS systems, generators, and automatic transfer switches.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power quality analyzers.
• Physical ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for emergency response and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and emergency generators.
• Perform preventive maintenance on critical power infrastructure including battery systems, automatic transfer switches, and power distribution units (PDUs).
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and power quality issues using advanced diagnostic equipment and monitoring systems.
• Execute planned maintenance activities during scheduled maintenance windows to minimize client impact.
• Respond to emergency electrical issues and power outages with urgency and precision.
• Collaborate with facility engineers and technicians to optimize power efficiency and system reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all electrical work, including maintenance logs, incident reports, and system modifications.
• Support electrical upgrades and expansions to accommodate growing data center capacity requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all electrical codes, safety regulations, and data center industry standards.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician license

5+ years electrical experience

High-voltage systems

UPS/Gens/ATS knowledge

Read schematics/diagrams

Troubleshooting with meters/scopes

Physical endurance

Emergency response flexibility

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Tools

Schneider Electric UPS

Eaton UPS

Electrical distribution systems

Job description

JLL is seeking an Electrical SME for Data Center Operations in Austin, TX. You will maintain high‑voltage electrical infrastructure, UPS, generators, and PDUs to ensure 24/7 data center reliability.

You will install, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems, read schematics, and support power efficiency improvements. A Journeyman license and 5+ years in electrical work are required, with availability for emergencies.