Electrical Field Engineer — Data Center Operations

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high and medium voltage electrical systems including utility feeds, transformers, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, RPPs, and busway distribution.
• Develop, review, and execute MOPs, EOPs, and AOPs for planned and emergency electrical maintenance events; manage and coordinate third-party contractors and vendors performing work on site.
• Monitor EPMS and BMS platforms for electrical system performance, alarm response, and capacity tracking; maintain accurate as-built documentation and one-line diagrams following system modifications.
• Perform design and submittal reviews for new data centers and own engineering solutions for existing facility upgrades that add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and equipment failures; conduct formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA), lead engineering site audits, and produce risk reports with recommended mitigations and remediation plans.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction and commissioning; interface with internal design, server hardware, and EHS teams while providing procedure reviews, ad-hoc training, and critical event support across multiple regions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• NETA or ASHRAE certification, or commissioning-specific education or coursework
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
• Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission-critical facilities, especially data centers
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment data sheets
• Strong familiarity with NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards
• Experience with EPMS platforms and BMS/SCADA systems
• Proven ability to develop and execute MOPs and EOPs in a live critical environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations applicable to your region
• Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment
• Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
• Experience in a hyperscale or colocation data center environment
• Electrical license (Journeyman or Master) or PE licensure
• Uptime Institute AOS or equivalent data center operations certification
• Experience with commissioning programs at Tier III or Tier IV facilities
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms for work order management and documentation

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity)
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms
• Base salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location