SkillBridge Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center - Hiring our Heroes Cohort Q3' 2026

Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the centre of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Equinix Emerging Talent, Military Program provides service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce. This is part of the DoD SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning service members hands‑on experience in Equinix’s data center operations. Interns will support routine and semi‑routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX (International Business Exchange) data centers. Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180‑day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse fellow wanting to engage a technology career? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick‑start the next chapter in your professional life. Please note: This program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active‑duty U.S. military personnel transitioning out of the military to civilian workforce. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close‑knit team delivering best‑in‑class service to our data centre customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. We are accepting applications for our SkillBridge Cohort Class of Q1’ 2026 supporting the Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer. The training will be on the cutting‑edge of technology in a digital infrastructure environment supporting an initiative designed to link our nation’s warfighters to the best employment opportunities available. Ideal start dates will be late February through March. Do you have a background in IT, Networking, Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? Or desire to learn a new skill or trade? This could be your next career move! In this DoD Skillbridge Program with Equinix, you will: Learn how your military experience translates into a rewarding civilian career Explore a career or industry you might want to pursue upon separation from active duty Earn real‑world industry qualifications and certifications Build experience and competency in your trade/profession with our team Expand your professional network of contacts Gain familiarity with corporate culture Job Summary Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centres. Simply put – we cannot go dark. In this crucial role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure. Responsibilities You will perform site inspections and supervise the building and data centre alarms Perform preventative maintenance on‑site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or lead vendors Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance Extensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems Completion of site logs and data gathering issuing for basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts Respond to all on‑site incidents and act as needed Complete routine work requests and circuit installations Provide assistance during critical maintenance activities Collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities Carry out basic infrastructure projects 24/7 Operation – flexibility to work any assigned shift, off‑schedule, fill in for workmate, respond to emergencies, etc. Qualifications Technical associates degree, military‑technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion Education level: Working on bachelor’s degree or relevant experience with 1–4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e., UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies Knowledge of IT hardware and other data centre operations functions Good time management habits, ability to multi‑task, to sustain focus on long tasks. Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas. Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity. Ability to lift 50 lbs. The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and exceptional organizational skills required for our constantly evolving environments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team‑based work assignments. Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels. SkillBridge Internship positions are open to active duty and/or transitioning military members. Compensation or pay for this role is made through the service member’s current enlistment contract based on pay guidelines set by the Department of Defense (DoD). Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 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