Transform at JLL as an
Electrical Engineer
on a technology client account! You will work with an integrated facilities management team at our clients commercial real estate portfolio with critical environments managed by JLL.
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Reports to: Regional Engineering Director
Estimated compensation for this position is: $115,000 - $130,000 annually
What this job involves:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support critical site operations at our clients Poughkeepsie, NY facility. This role demands a proactive, technically proficient professional capable of delivering exceptional engineering support while maintaining operational excellence in a mission-critical, high-profile environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical infrastructure serving one of our clients key technology centers.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Electrical Systems Management
- Provide comprehensive engineering support for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, emergency power systems, EPO (Emergency Power Off), and building services equipment
- Oversee electrical and energy management systems, encompassing high-voltage distribution (115kV substations, 13.8kV systems) and critical utilities infrastructure
- Evaluate and recommend upgrades or replacements for aging electrical infrastructure, including 480V substations and related equipment
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and electrical faults by diagnosing root causes and implementing effective, sustainable solutions
- Provide expert consultation during electrical events, including power dips, surges, and outages, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
- Execute Selective Coordination studies, Equipment Evaluations, Balance system analyses, and Arc Flash studies using SKM software
Project Management and Collaboration
- Support day-to-day operations while contributing to strategic project management activities
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules for electrical infrastructure initiatives
- Oversee infrastructure construction, maintenance, and installation projects from conception through completion
- Collaborate closely with internal client teams to develop innovative solutions and define scopes of work for facility service vendors
Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance
- Act as the primary technical liaison with Central Hudson, the local utility provider
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to design consultants and contractors
- Ensure full compliance with local and state standards for all electrical system modifications and installations
- Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and executive-level presentations
Financial Planning
- Support financial planning activities, including budgeting for equipment lifecycle replacement and business case development
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years of progressive experience in site facilities, manufacturing, or data center operations
- Proficiency in SKM software for power system analysis and expertise in high-voltage electrical systems and critical infrastructure management
- Strong project management capabilities including development, budgeting, and scheduling with exceptional independent problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interaction across all organizational levels
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, suppliers, vendors, and contractors in team environments
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends for planned maintenance activities
- Demonstrated capacity to make sound engineering decisions independently in critical situations
Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site.