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JLL provides professional services in real estate and investment management worldwide.
Assistant Chief Engineer - Critical Environments
Manage and maintain mission-critical data center facilities, overseeing staff and operations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Assistant Chief Engineer – Critical Environments will support data‑center facility operations at JLL, working closely with the Chief Engineer to ensure smooth, reliable, and efficient performance of mission‑critical environments. This position balances technical oversight with strategic planning to keep power, cooling, and network systems operating at optimal levels. In this role you will coordinate maintenance activities, mentor engineers and technicians, and collaborate across functions to meet safety, security, and regulatory standards. You will also participate in capacity‑planning and infrastructure upgrade projects while managing emergency incidents and preparing technical reports for management and clients. • Assist in managing and coordinating data‑center facility operations and maintenance activities. • Supervise and mentor technical staff, including engineers, technicians, and contractors. • Monitor and analyze performance of power, cooling, and network infrastructure. • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and procedures. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements. • Participate in capacity planning and infrastructure upgrade projects. • Respond to and manage critical incidents and emergency situations. • Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for management and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸operations coordination
- ▸staff supervision
- ▸performance monitoring
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸capacity planning
- ▸incident management
What You Bring
JLL empowers its people to shape a brighter future by combining world‑class services, advisory, and technology for clients worldwide. The company seeks talented individuals who want to grow meaningful careers and belong to an inclusive community. All successful candidates must reside in or near Abilene, TX to meet the in‑person requirements of this role. JLL looks for candidates with at least five years of data‑center operations experience, strong knowledge of power distribution, cooling, and network architecture, and familiarity with industry standards such as ASHRAE, TIA, and the Uptime Institute. Certifications like CDCP or DCPRO are required, and a Professional Engineer license, project‑management expertise, and experience with sustainable data‑center practices are preferred. • Minimum 5 years of data‑center operations and management experience. • Strong knowledge of power distribution, cooling systems, and network architecture. • Familiarity with ASHRAE, TIA, Uptime Institute standards and best practices. • Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and leadership skills. • Certification in CDCP, DCPRO, or equivalent; PE license preferred. • Experience with energy‑efficiency initiatives and sustainable data‑center practices.
Requirements
- ▸5+ years
- ▸data‑center ops
- ▸power distribution
- ▸ashrae
- ▸cdcp
- ▸pe license
Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports mental, physical, and emotional health, including a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, full‑salary paid parental leave, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, company holidays, and early wage access through Daily Pay. JLL also utilizes AI to match candidate profiles to role requirements and is committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. • Provide 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, and paid parental leave at 100% salary. • Offer paid time off, company holidays, and early access to earned wages via Daily Pay.
Work Environment
Onsite