Data Center Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Continuous assessment of facility infrastructure and processes with the ultimate goal of avoiding unplanned outages .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRichardson • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Continuous assessment of facility infrastructure and processes with the ultimate goal of avoiding unplanned outages
Rigorous adherence to a Critical Environment Management program
Ensuring all compliance documentation is maintained
Maintain effective professional relationships with other teams including IT Hardware Planning, Security, Janitorial, Mail Services, Energy Management, client Property Management, and client Project Management teams
Recruiting technical staff that have sufficient skills and experience to support the critical facility
Effectively use staff by assigning responsibilities best suited to their capabilities
Consistently seek opportunities to develop staff through training, stretch assignments, mentoring, shadowing other staff, etc.
Ensure incidents are escalated effectively
Be accountable for assigned KPIs and other service targets
Coordinates, reviews, and approves construction and maintenance work orders
Creates and maintains annual PM schedule and adjusts as necessary to adapt to events out of the team’s control
Ensures that third party vendors are scheduled, work orders are accurate, and well documented
Support creation of annual OPEX budgets and strive to operate the facility within the budget, including the timing of budgeted OPEX spend
Contribute to CAPEX planning by identifying significant non-annual spend items needed in the next five years
Contribute to quality reviews of procedures for content, clarity, and accuracy
Responsible for general condition of the facility such as cleanliness, organization of tool rooms, technical part storage, spare part inventories, etc.
Continuous focus on safe work conditions, safety procedures, proper use of PPE, and safety training

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of relevant work experience in critical Data Centers
3+ years of relevant work experience in a senior supervisory role within a critical Data Center
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering field or mechanical field desirable
Knowing what “success” looks like
Proficient in electrical systems fundamentals, UPS Systems, generators, electrical switchgear
Proficient in Mechanical systems fundamentals, chillers systems, building automation and control systems
Proficient in raised floor critical operating environments and associated procedures and best practices
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
Must be proficient in basic computer applications and software including MS Office, Corrigo, Salesforce, Remedy
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings and technical manuals

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical systems fundamentalsUPS systemsgeneratorselectrical switchgearmechanical systems fundamentalschillers systemsbuilding automationcontrol systemsraised floor critical operating environmentsblueprints interpretation

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsstaff developmentmentoringaccountabilityproblem-solvingteam collaborationtrainingorganizational skillsleadership