Critical Environments Engineer

JLL • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Environments Engineer maintains, monitors, installs, repairs, and operates building systems and critical facility equipment at an on-site data center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves assessing system operations and performance, conducting rounds and tests, analyzing readings and data, identifying malfunctions, and taking corrective action to maintain reliable operation.

Under a supervisor’s direction, the engineer performs preventive maintenance and supports continuous operation of fire and life safety, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and emergency backup systems. Equipment includes HVAC and refrigeration systems, chilled water equipment, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, filters, lighting, UPS systems, PDUs, generators, primary switchgear, chillers, and critical air-conditioning units. The engineer also installs and repairs plumbing and piping, wiring, motors, controls, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and related equipment.

The position includes documenting building rounds, readings, engineering logs, and data sheets; safely handling hazardous materials; maintaining a clean and safe workplace; and overseeing contractors working in the building. The engineer ensures contractors are trained and informed about critical functions and work requirements, understands emergency escalation procedures, and supports consistent use of the Critical Facility Work Authorization process and established critical-facility procedures.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility, including experience with UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
• Universal EPA 608 Certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• A proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Operating Engineers license (SMA).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on building systems and support their continuous operation.
• Monitor, operate, adjust, and maintain fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, controls, electrical, emergency backup, refrigeration, chilled-water, air-conditioning, boiler, heating, ventilation, and hot-water systems.
• Operate and maintain critical equipment, including UPS systems, generators, chillers, and critical air-conditioning units.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing, piping, tubing, electrical controls, switching and motor controls, wiring, conduit, pumps, motors, air compressors, heat exchangers, bearings, seals, valves, and filters.
• Conduct rounds and tests, record readings, analyze system operation and performance, identify problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action or report issues.
• Assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and building or equipment maintenance.
• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Oversee contractors working in the building on behalf of the building or tenants.
• Maintain records of building rounds and readings, engineering logs, and engineering data sheets.
• Provide advance training and notification to contractors about critical building functions and their work, including incident contact response information.
• Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
• Ensure building staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors understand the Critical Facility Work Authorization process.
• Adhere to the Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, and established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and a benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed