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Chief Engineer, Data Centers

USAFull-time$140,000–$180,0002026-10-01 → 2026-10-02

Core

Lead a team of data center engineers to ensure safe, efficient operations and 100% uptime for critical mechanical plant equipment at a large hyperscale campus.

Role type

Senior IC facility operations manager (data centers) (via careerplan.io/jobs/gd06fe97-chief-engineer-data-centers-at-us-amr-jones-lang-lasalle-americas-inc)

Builds

Physical/clinical work (mechanical plant operations and maintenance)

Domain

Data centers / Hyperscale infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, production equipment repair and maintenance, building automation systems, fire/life safety systems, hazard assessment, safety procedures, code compliance, root cause analysis, shift coverage management, preventive and corrective maintenance coordination, work order tracking, customer service, interpersonal abilities, computer applications (Word, Excel, Google Suite), physical labor (lifting, climbing, bending), after-hours support response

Preferred skills

Expertise in a specific craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations, or Material Handling Equipment), familiarity with building automation systems, fire/life safety systems

Technologies

Corrigo, AI tools

Responsibilities

Manage a team of data center engineers, ensure safe and efficient operations, maintain site equipment, complete daily assignments, conduct team training and performance management, ensure shift coverage, perform hazard assessments and safety inspections, oversee MOP creation, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical plant events, provide after-hours support, conduct facility inspections, escalate customer-impacting incidents, perform physically demanding tasks including lifting and working in extreme conditions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership