Data Center Operations Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical infrastructure systems within a large-scale data center environment. This role is responsible for monitoring facility systems, coordinating maintenance activities, managing vendors, and helping ensure maximum uptime across electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in data centers and possess an electrical or mechanical background through industry experience, military service, trade school, apprenticeship, or technical training. Candidates with a journeyman license or equivalent trade education are highly preferred.

Location: Ashburn, VA
Schedule: Rotating Shift Schedule (36 Hours One Week / 48 Hours the Next)

Responsibilities:

• Support the operation and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems
• Coordinate and oversee vendors performing maintenance, repairs, and facility-related projects
• Execute and support preventive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and uptime
• Respond to infrastructure alarms, incidents, and operational issues
• Monitor equipment performance through building management and monitoring systems
• Track facility assets, inventory, maintenance activities, and operational documentation
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation efforts
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and best practices
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to support facility performance and reliability

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a data center environment
• Electrical or mechanical background through professional experience, military service, apprenticeship, trade school, or technical training
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure environments
• Ability to manage vendors, maintenance activities, and facility operations
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Journeyman license preferred, or equivalent trade degree/certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data Center Engineering or Data Center Operations experience
• Experience with generators, UPS systems, switchgear, chillers, cooling systems, and CRAC/CRAH units
• Hardware controls experience
• Experience with building monitoring systems (BMS)
• Knowledge of low-voltage copper and fiber cabling infrastructure

Schedule:

• Rotating shift schedule
• 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next
• Day shift initially, with potential transition to nights
• Weekend and holiday support required
  

This position is ideal for candidates from data center operations, facilities maintenance, electrical trades, mechanical trades, HVAC, telecommunications, military technical operations, or other mission-critical environments seeking to grow their careers supporting critical infrastructure.