Senior Assistant Chief Engineer, Data Center Environments

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer - Critical Environments in Austin, TX to lead data center facility operations and oversee critical infrastructure. You will work with the Chief Engineer to ensure reliability, safety and efficiency of power, cooling and network systems.

Your role includes supervising technical staff, developing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data center operations and management.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and network architecture.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices (e.g., ASHRAE, TIA, Uptime Institute).
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in using facility management software and building automation systems.
• Proficiency in the use of Work Order Management Software (CMMS).
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management and coordination of data center facility operations and maintenance activities.
• Supervising and mentoring technical staff, including engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Monitoring and analyzing critical systems performance, including power, cooling, and network infrastructure.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Participating in capacity planning and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Responding to and managing critical incidents and emergency situations.
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and presentations for management and clients.
• Be the first point of contact for service impacting events involving the electrical distribution system.
• Assist the team in troubleshooting and mitigating incidents.
• Assist in the creation of root cause analysis (RCAs).
• Be available for after-hours support regarding the electrical distribution systems.

Skills

Data center ops

Power distribution

Cooling systems

Network architecture

Leadership

CMMS

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems

Facility management software

Job description

JLL is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer - Critical Environments in Austin, TX to lead data center facility operations and oversee critical infrastructure. You will work with the Chief Engineer to ensure reliability, safety and efficiency of power, cooling and network systems.

Your role includes supervising technical staff, developing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.