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Data Center Operations Engineer

Jane Street
Location
Chicago
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Real Estate Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, commissioning, or constructing mission-critical data centers or similar 24/7 facilities
  • In-depth knowledge of MEP systems such as switchgear, UPSs, generators, STSs, PDUs, RPPs, chillers, CDUs, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, fire protection systems, and BMS/EPMS
  • Strong understanding of data center cooling and electrical principles, including redundancy topologies, containment, airflow management, and liquid cooling
  • Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting direct liquid cooling systems, including CDUs, RDHx units, valves, hoses, filters, and associated controls
  • Comfortable using BMS and monitoring tools to investigate alarms, identify trends, and diagnose equipment or system problems
  • Experience with writing, reviewing, and executing SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs
Nice to have
  • Some construction and commissioning experience, including walking job sites, reviewing drawings and submittals, and witnessing tests
What the job really is

The Data Center Operations Engineer will be responsible for the hands-on operation and maintenance of live data center environments in Chicago. This role involves troubleshooting cooling and power systems, monitoring operations, and coordinating maintenance activities while supporting the construction of new data halls. The engineer will also act as a liaison with data center providers and vendors, ensuring reliable infrastructure operations and effective communication across teams.

Things to weigh
  • The role requires flexibility to work nights and weekends, which may impact work-life balance.
  • The position involves physical work, which may not be suitable for everyone.
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