Building Engineer – Critical Environments

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Building Engineer supporting the 24/7 operation of critical data center infrastructure. Monitor maintenance of systems and assist experienced engineers in a new state-of-the-art facility.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeColorado City • Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the 24/7 operation of mission-critical data center infrastructure
Work alongside experienced engineers while developing expertise that keeps the digital world running
Monitor and assist with maintenance of all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, and building controls to ensure continuous operation
Support operation and maintenance of electrical systems including UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, emergency generators, primary switchgear, power distribution equipment, and transformers
Monitor refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; assist with adjustments to boilers, ventilating systems, and water heaters; maintain pumps, valves, piping, and filters
Record equipment readings, observe system performance, assist with diagnosing problems, and support corrective action to prevent downtime
Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to customer-facing tickets efficiently
Follow emergency escalation procedures and assist with incident management for critical systems
Maintain safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with departmental policy
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or facility systems in environments requiring reliability and uptime (industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, power generation, military facilities, hospitals, large commercial buildings, oil & gas operations, or similar)
Hands-on technical aptitude with building systems such as electrical distribution, backup power systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, motors, controls, or related mechanical/electrical infrastructure
Problem-solving mindset - you can observe equipment behavior, identify when something isn't operating correctly, and take appropriate action or escalate effectively
Strong communication skills for documentation, shift handoffs, and team coordination
Basic computer skills including email, documentation systems, and willingness to learn maintenance management software
Safety-conscious approach to working around energized equipment and industrial machinery.

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

HVACelectrical systemsUPSATSSTSPDUemergency generatorspower distribution equipmentmechanical systemsbuilding controls

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationteam coordinationattention to detailsafety-conscious