Chief Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Chief Engineer for a leading data center client in Sterling, VA. This role is responsible for overseeing critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure, ensuring reliable facility operations, and leading on-site engineering staff.

Day-to-Day: • Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of 6-10 engineers in a 24/7 critical facility environment. • Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical systems, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, emergency generators, UPS systems, and electrical distribution equipment. • Manage and drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs through a CMMS platform. • Ensure adherence to data center critical facility best practices and operational standards. • Monitor and support Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS). • Oversee fire detection, gaseous suppression, and pre-action sprinkler systems. • Partner with the Site Director on workforce planning, scheduling, and operational initiatives. • Assist with operating and capital budget planning. • Serve as the technical lead during critical incidents and emergency situations.

Skills and Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience managing critical mechanical and electrical facilities and engineering teams in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, utility plants, or other critical infrastructure facilities. • Hands-on expertise with critical infrastructure, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, generators, UPS systems, and electrical distribution systems. • Strong knowledge of critical facility operations, industry best practices, preventive/predictive maintenance programs, and CMMS platforms. • Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS), fire detection systems, gaseous suppression systems, and pre-action sprinkler systems. • Required licenses/certifications to operate large centrifugal chiller plants. • Availability to respond to facility emergencies on a 24/7 basis. • Military (especially Navy) backgrounds • Associates or technical school degree

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