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Critical Environments Engineer

JLL
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Critical Environments (Data Center) - Building Engineer

This is a night position with a 10% shift differential, using the Panama schedule

What This Job Involves –

Installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. Monitors operations and conducts a routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations and performance. Performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment

What is your day to day?

  • At the direction of supervisor, maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments 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.
  • Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors (single & two speed); install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching and motor controls. Operate and maintain critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers and critical air conditioning units.
  • Monitor operation, repair, and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; recording readings as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions
  • Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
  • Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.
  • Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
  • Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building’s critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
  • Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
  • Ensure that the CWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures

Required

Desired experience and technical skills -

  • Must have hands-on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear, FLS systems.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • 4 years related work experience.
  • Systems, emergency generators, and switchgears.
  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.
  • Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages.
  • Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.
  • Must be able to work different schedules.
  • Must be able to work Holidays.
  • Must be able to respond to site emergencies.

Preferred

  • Operating Engineers license (SMA)
  • Corrigo Experience.
  • Hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead.
  • Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
  • Using ladders up to 20 ft and working from heights & ability to climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.

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