Facilities Engineer

What You'll Do

• Own day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of all facility systems including electrical distribution (UPS, PDUs, switchgear, generators), HVAC, cooling/chiller plants, and building management systems (BMS)
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs; track and resolve facility work orders through completion
• Monitor facility health via DCIM and BMS platforms; identify anomalies and respond rapidly to minimize downtime
• Partner with construction and capital projects teams on facility expansions, retrofits, and equipment upgrades — including scope development, vendor coordination, and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes including NEC, OSHA, and applicable fire/life safety regulations
• Maintain critical documentation including single-line diagrams, equipment logs, maintenance records, and SOPs
• Coordinate with third-party contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance, inspections, and emergency response
• Support capacity planning efforts by tracking power, cooling, and space utilization
• Participate in the on-call rotation to support 24/7 critical facility operations
• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and other electrical safety protocols

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in facilities engineering, data center operations, or critical infrastructure environments
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical systems (medium and low voltage), UPS/PDU systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches (ATS)
• Experience with mechanical/cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water plants, cooling towers, and precision air systems
• Familiarity with BMS/DCIM platforms for monitoring and control
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, OSHA)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation
• Strong troubleshooting skills and sound judgment under pressure
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments
• Familiarity with DCIM tools (e.g., Sunbird, Nlyte, or similar)
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training
• Experience with commissioning (Cx) and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Knowledge of energy efficiency practices in data center environments (PUE optimization, free cooling, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location