Critical Environment: Sr. Mechanical Building Engineer

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As a Senior Mechanical Building Engineer at JLL, you will serve as the technical cornerstone for advanced mechanical systems that sustain today's most critical data center and facility environments. This senior-level role combines deep mechanical engineering expertise with hands-on operational leadership, positioning you as the go-to expert for complex HVAC systems, chillers, cooling infrastructure, and environmental control systems. 

 At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and your technical mastery will be essential in ensuring mission-critical uptime and operational excellence. You'll lead sophisticated troubleshooting initiatives, mentor junior engineering staff, and drive innovative solutions that optimize both performance and energy efficiency. We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, providing you with the platform to apply cutting-edge mechanical engineering principles while managing large-scale infrastructure projects. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and leadership responsibility, allowing you to shape the future of critical facility operations while advancing your professional expertise. 

What your day-to-day will look like: 

• Lead comprehensive operations and maintenance of critical mechanical infrastructure including HVAC systems, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, and air handling systems 

• Oversee complex chilled water systems, pumps, valves, piping networks, and filtration systems to maintain optimal environmental conditions for mission-critical operations 

• Execute advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis on sophisticated mechanical equipment failures, implementing sustainable solutions 

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to design and implement cooling solutions optimized for high-density server environments and evolving technology demands 

• Serve as the primary escalation point for Level 1 and Level 2 mechanical issues requiring advanced technical expertise and critical problem-solving 

• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules that ensure 100% uptime and peak performance across all mechanical infrastructure 

• Analyze mechanical system performance data and implement optimization strategies that reduce Power Usage Effectiveness and enhance sustainability 

• Mentor and guide junior mechanical technicians and engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional development within the team 

• Coordinate complex mechanical infrastructure projects including system upgrades, expansions, and integration of cutting-edge technologies 

Required qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience in critical facility mechanical engineering with expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and production equipment 

• At least 3 years of specialized experience in data center or raised