Job Description

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🔎 What This Is

This is not a single job, but a talent pipeline program for multiple data center roles across the United States. If you join, you’ll be considered for openings as they arise in JLL’s data center design, commissioning, and operations practice.

🧩 Roles They’re Hiring For

Common positions include:

• Data Center Commissioning Engineers
• Critical Facilities Project Managers
• Technical Services Specialists
• Senior Electrical Studies Engineers
• Associate Project Managers (Critical Environments)

These roles support the full lifecycle of data centers — design → construction → commissioning → operations.

⚙️ Core Responsibilities

1. Critical Systems Management

• HVAC, UPS, generators, electrical distribution
• Fire/life safety and building automation systems
• Testing and validation of mission-critical infrastructure

2. Commissioning & Projects

• Lead commissioning from design through energization
• Develop commissioning plans and test procedures
• Coordinate contractors, utilities, and hyperscale clients

3. Technical Analysis

• Electrical studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash)
• Use tools like ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSSE
• Documentation, SOPs, and CAPEX/OPEX planning

4. Leadership & Client Interaction

• Lead engineering teams and vendors
• Manage stakeholder relationships
• Support proposals and business development

5. Field Operations

• Site testing and troubleshooting
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Root cause analysis of failures

👤 Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong fit if you have:

Technical Background

• Electrical or mechanical engineering (critical facilities)
• Data center or mission-critical environment experience
• Power systems or HVAC expertise

Certifications (Preferred)

• CDCFE
• CMCO
• PMP
• CEM
• CBCP

🌎 Locations & Work Style

• Major US data center hubs:
  • Northern Virginia
  • Silicon Valley
  • Phoenix
  • Dallas
  • Chicago
• Travel required
• Construction sites + operational facilities
• Sometimes 24/7 commissioning phases

🚀 Why This Is a Good Opportunity

JLL is one of the largest global data center consulting and facilities firms, working with:

• Hyperscale cloud companies
• Colocation providers
• Enterprise operators

Advantages:

• Exposure to massive AI & cloud infrastructure projects
• Fast-growing industry sector
• Strong career mobility (engineering → program leadership)

💡 Career Comparison Insight

Compared to roles you shared earlier:

Role Type	Focus
Cisco Solutions Architect	Pre-sales / technology consulting
JLL Data Center Roles	Engineering, commissioning, operations
Plant Engineer	Facility operations & maintenance

JLL roles are closest to hands-on engineering leadership.

⭐ Important Note About Talent Networks

Joining:
✅ Increases visibility to recruiters
❌ Does NOT guarantee an interview immediately

But in the data center industry, these networks often lead to interviews when projects start.

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