Electrical Operating Engineer - Critical Facilities

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Electrical Operating Engineer for our Raleigh, NC facilities. The role focuses on monitoring, operating, and maintaining electrical distribution systems, emergency power equipment, and building automation controls to ensure uninterrupted operations and efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial/industrial electrical systems, knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and low-voltage equipment, and proficiency with CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of an electrical operating engineer training program or apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with low voltage electrical systems (600V and lower) and advanced power distribution equipment.
• Strong knowledge of building automation controls, NFPA 70E, NEC, and local safety regulations.
• Proficiency with CMMS and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate electrical distribution systems to ensure reliable facility operations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on generators, UPS, transfer switches, and other critical equipment.
• Respond to alarms, troubleshoot issues, and minimize downtime.
• Inspect and test electrical systems per safety codes and documentation.

Skills

Electrical systems

Arc flash safety

CMMS

Reading drawings

On-site maintenance

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

BAS controls

Transformers

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Electrical Operating Engineer for our Raleigh, NC facilities. The role focuses on monitoring, operating, and maintaining electrical distribution systems, emergency power equipment, and building automation controls to ensure uninterrupted operations and efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial/industrial electrical systems, knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and low-voltage equipment, and proficiency with CMMS.