Critical Environment Operating Engineer

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

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Work type: On-site
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $110,240–$110,241 / yr
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Oct 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k

This role $110k

$100k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $129,000–$184,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $110k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

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About JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management, providing services to buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, investors, and developers. Industry: Commercial Real Estate Services

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) currently has 74 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Operating Engineer

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As a Critical Environment Operating Engineer, you will join the team to maintain mission-critical data center infrastructure essential for ensuring 100% uptime for vital digital operations. You will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS units, generators, cooling systems, switchgear, power distribution, and transformers. Your daily responsibilities involve managing work orders through a CMMS, coordinating with vendors, responding to customer-facing tickets, and performing corrective actions on HVAC, boilers, pumps, and valves. You will utilize tools such as MS Office, Google Suite, and Corrigo while navigating complex infrastructure. The role requires expertise in building automation systems and electrical safety standards like NFPA 70E. This position solves the critical challenge of maintaining continuous power and cooling for high-stakes data center environments to keep digital services running seamlessly.

Skills

UPS HVAC Power Distribution Switchgear Generators Chillers CRAC CRAH Building Automation Systems (BAS) CMMS Corrigo MS Office Google Suite NFPA 70E EPA 608

What you'll do

Operate and maintain critical building systems including UPS, generators, cooling units, and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure to ensure 100% uptime.
Monitor and adjust mechanical equipment such as boilers, pumps, valves, and piping for optimal performance.
Record equipment readings and analyze system operations to identify and correct malfunctions immediately.
Manage work orders through a CMMS and coordinate with vendors to resolve customer-facing tickets.
Follow emergency escalation procedures and respond to site emergencies to protect critical infrastructure.
Maintain safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials while ensuring the workplace meets all safety standards.

What we're looking for

Must have 2+ years of hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility environment.
Demonstrated experience with mission-critical systems including UPS, emergency generators, switchgear, and power distribution equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to document activities and communicate technical information clearly.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 feet, work at heights, and navigate rooftops.
Flexibility to work different schedules, including holidays, and respond to site emergencies as needed.
Experience with Corrigo, EPA 608 certification, NFPA 70E training, or relevant trade certifications (preferred).