Specialist, Engineering Services

JLL; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large engineering team

Uniforms provided

Tools provided

Overtime opportunity

Job summary

JLL in Durham, NC is seeking a Critical Environments Operating Engineer to join our engineering team on-site. You will operate and maintain data center infrastructure, ensuring 100% uptime across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems while collaborating with SMEs.

The role requires flexibility for 24x7 shifts and on-call coverage. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in critical infrastructure operations, UPS/generator experience, CMMS/BMS familiarity, and strong safety and communication

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2+ years operating critical infrastructure.
• 1+ year UPS, generators, switchgears, chillers.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• EPA 608 certification.
• Able to cover all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data center infrastructure to 100% uptime.
• Monitor and perform preventive maintenance on systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Record readings and adjust equipment as needed.
• Manage work orders and CMMS, vendor relations.
• Respond to after-hours site emergencies.
• Support 24x7 operations and holidays/weekends.

Skills

2+ years ops exp

UPS & generators exp

Valid driver's license

CMMS / BMS familiarity

MS Office proficient

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

EPA 608 certification

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Job description

Job Description

Develop your engineering career at JLL! The Critical Environments Operating Engineer supports operation, inspection and maintenance processes to critical mechanical building equipment and systems. You will work as part of an engineering & facilities team at multi building critical portfolio managed by JLL in Raleigh/Durham Metro area. We are currently looking to hire a critical engineer that can work the shift listed below.

Location: Durham, NC 27703

Schedule: On-site, Tuesday - Saturday

Shift: 3pm to 11:30pm

Reporting To: Critical Environment Operating Engineer

Additional Perks: large engineering team, place to learn with different equipment and SME’s, uniforms, and tools provided, Overtime opportunity

What this job involves:

The Critical Environment Operating Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems. Delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.).

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, plumbing, controls), electrical including emergency backup systems such as (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems.
• Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment. Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site in-order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
• Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
• Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Work shifts to support 24×7 data center operation, and have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts.
• On call emergency support as required.

This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:

• Walking large, campus-like settings.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
• Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.
• Must be able to work different schedules.
• Must be able to work Holidays & weekends.
• Must be able to respond to after-hours site emergencies.
• Flexibility in work hours to cover all shifts.
• Must be willing to cover PTO Shifts.

Required experience and skills:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of hands‑on work experience operating and maintaining critical infrastructure, equipment, and systems
• 1+ year of UPS, emergency generators, switchgears, & chiller plants equipment experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must successfully pass background, drug/alcohol, and MVR screening process before beginning employment.
• Completion of EPA 608/Universal certification
• Flexibility in work hours to cover all shifts
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) &/or Building Management System (BMS)
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, and Outlook)

Preferred experience and skills:

• Trade school education, union training, military service or college education is desirable
• Previous military background a plus to include Army Prime Power, Navy ET/Nuke, Air Force HVAC/Power Pro/ Electrician or related trade schooling
• Trained in NFPA70E preferably

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