Senior Data Center Facilities Lead Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Town of La Grange (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay (early wage access)

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Lead Engineer for Data Center Facilities to oversee mission-critical environments, collaborate with senior operations leaders, and drive reliability and efficiency across facilities.

You will manage technical teams, optimize performance, and lead incident response while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on data center expertise in a dynamic, 24x7 setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in data center operations and management.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, and network architecture.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, TIA, and Uptime Institute standards.
• Proficiency with facility management software and building automation systems.
• Valid driver’s license and applicable certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data center facility operations and maintenance activities.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Monitor and analyze critical systems performance (power, cooling, network).
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance across facilities.

Skills

Data center operations

Site supervision

Power distribution

Cooling systems

Network architecture

Leadership

Facility management software

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Facility management software

Power monitoring tools

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Lead Engineer for Data Center Facilities to oversee mission-critical environments, collaborate with senior operations leaders, and drive reliability and efficiency across facilities.

You will manage technical teams, optimize performance, and lead incident response while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on data center expertise in a dynamic, 24x7 setting.