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JLL

Chief Engineer, Data Centers

Full Time · In Office · Charlotte, North Carolina (USA)

Posted Sep 4, 2026

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Chief / Lead Data Center Engineer

Qualifications:

Includes but not limited to:

  • Desired AAS in an engineering or technical area; High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Desired 10 years (+) related work experience, in a technical, critical environment operation.
  • Required: Operating Engineer or other applicable licenses and Universal CFC’s license.
  • Desired: SMA, FMA, RPA, or equivalent.
  • Ability to understand and interpret various design and construction documents relating to critical sites, spaces and systems. Work with CRE D&C or project management to update drawings as required.
  • Ability to operate, maintain and trouble shoot: Diesel Generator systems, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), electrical switchgear, breakers, and protective relays.
  • Proficient in basic computer applications and software such as MS Office and E-mail.
  • A solid grasp of mathematics, the principles of physics and chemistry as they related to facilities management and engineering operations.
  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to self perform the repair, maintenance and service required for continuous operation of all building infrastructure.
  • Electrical (UPS, ATS, SEP, STS and PDU), generators, generator controls, fuel systems, switch gear, transfer gear and paralleling gear, lighting, energy conservation, relites.
  • Mechanical (Boilers, Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, Water treatment, AHU’s, CRAC, plumbing)
  • Fire / Life safety, suppression systems (dry & wet pipe), Gaseous, EWFD, V-EWFD (VESDA).
  • Temperature controls systems, BMS, DDC, CMMS, Pneumatics.
  • Construction (painting, doors, locks, wall and ceiling,).
  • Digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV).
  • Excludes major OEM tear down maintenance.
  • Experience in working on energized equipment (hot work);
  • Ability to maintain resilience under duress during service emergencies.

24/7 Availability via various schedules

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Chief Engineer, Data Centers

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