Electrical SME

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JLL Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

As an Electrical Subject Matter Expert for Data Center Construction, you will provide expert technical leadership and oversight for electrical systems design, installation, and commissioning on mission-critical data center projects. This role ensures reliability, redundancy, and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class data center infrastructure that meets the highest performance and uptime requirements.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Review and approve electrical design documents, load calculations, single-line diagrams, and specifications for medium/high-voltage distribution, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and backup power infrastructure
• Ensure electrical systems meet data center tier requirements (Uptime Institute), TIA-942 standards, NEC/NFPA codes, and client-specific performance criteria for uptime and redundancy (N, N+1, 2N configurations)
• Conduct technical evaluations of electrical submittals, equipment specifications, and vendor proposals for switchgear, transformers, automatic transfer switches, battery systems, and busway distributions
• Oversee installation quality, testing protocols, and commissioning activities for critical electrical infrastructure including load bank testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and parallel generator operations
• Collaborate with MEP design teams, contractors, and commissioning agents to resolve design conflicts, value engineering opportunities, and field coordination issues
• Lead technical risk assessments and failure mode analysis for electrical systems to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies for continuous operations
• Provide guidance on electrical safety protocols, arc flash studies, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination to ensure personnel and equipment protection

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

• Minimum 10-15 years of electrical engineering experience with at least 5 years specializing in data center or mission-critical facility design, construction, and commissioning
• Deep expertise in critical power systems including UPS, generators, PDUs, switchgear, transformers, and backup power configurations
• Proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, Revit MEP, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942, NEC, NFPA 70E, and IEEE standards
• Experience with commissioning protocols, integrated systems testing (IST), and facility handover processes
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to mentor technical teams and interface with clients

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and commensurate experience in electrical systems for mission-critical facilities

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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