Critical Environments Engineer

JLL • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Environments Engineer (Data Center) is responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and monitoring electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and piping equipment and controls throughout the building. The role includes routine assessments, tests, rounds, and analysis of system performance to help ensure proper operation of building systems and critical equipment.

At the direction of a supervisor, the engineer performs preventive maintenance and supports continuous operation of fire and life safety systems; HVAC, plumbing, and controls; electrical systems such as lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, and primary switchgear; emergency backup systems; and hot-water systems. The engineer monitors and maintains chillers, refrigeration, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment, records readings, diagnoses malfunctions, and takes corrective action.

The position also includes installing and repairing plumbing and electrical components, assisting with major repairs, maintaining critical equipment, managing hazardous materials safely, and keeping the workplace clean and safe. The engineer oversees contractors working in the building, maintains engineering logs and records, and ensures contractors and building personnel understand critical facility functions, work authorization processes, escalation procedures, and applicable engineering policies and procedures. The role is on-site in Charlotte, North Carolina. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Operating Engineers license (SMA).

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on building electrical, mechanical, plumbing, piping, and control systems.
• Maintain continuous operation of fire and life safety systems, HVAC, plumbing, controls, lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, emergency backup systems, and hot-water systems.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled-water, air-conditioning, boiler, ventilating, and hot-water equipment.
• Maintain pumps, valves, piping, filters, motors, compressors, heat exchangers, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Conduct building rounds and tests, analyze system performance, record readings, and make adjustments to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Determine the causes of system problems or malfunctions and take corrective action; report problems and malfunctions.
• Install and repair plumbing, piping, tubing, electrical controls, switching, and motor controls; wire motors, run conduit, and pull wiring.
• Install and rebuild pumps, motors, and air compressors; replace motor bearings and pump seals; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance.
• Operate and maintain critical equipment, including UPS systems, generators, chillers, and critical air-conditioning units.
• Comply with departmental policies for the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Oversee contractors working within the building as a representative of the building or its tenants.
• Maintain records of building rounds and readings, engineering logs, and engineering data sheets.
• Provide advance training and notifications to contractors about building critical functions, assigned work, and incident contact response procedures.
• Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
• Ensure building staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors understand the Critical Facility Work Authorization process.
• Ensure adherence to the Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, 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 comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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