Critical Facility Engineer

Job Description

Required Skills & Experience

3–5+ years of hands-on experience supporting electrical and/or mechanical systems in industrial, field service, or mission-critical environments

Experience working on systems such as generators, UPS systems, PDUs, ATS, switchgear, HVAC systems, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, or similar infrastructure

Strong troubleshooting and repair capabilities — must be comfortable actively working on equipment vs. monitoring only

Background in field service, industrial HVAC, power systems, or mechanical/electrical maintenance (data center experience is a plus, not required) - some but not all okay

Willingness and ability to learn both electrical and mechanical systems, regardless of initial specialization

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams, and system schematics

Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment with flexibility to support night/graveyard shifts as needed

Strong prioritization skills and ability to respond to urgent or emergency situations

Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and accountability

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience following or creating MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs for critical systems

Direct experience in a data center or other mission-critical facility

Military experience with hands-on exposure to electrical or mechanical systems

Experience supporting large-scale commercial or industrial chillers and cooling systems

OEM or field service experience supporting power or cooling equipment

Familiarity with CMMS tools and preventative maintenance tracking

Technical certifications or formal training in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC disciplines

Experience with reliability reporting and maintaining uptime/capacity targets

Job Description

This onsite, hands-on role is responsible for maintaining and ensuring uptime across mission-critical data center infrastructure in a 24/7 operations environment. The engineer will work alongside a team to operate, troubleshoot, and repair both electrical and mechanical systems that support high-availability environments. This position emphasizes ownership of the facility, proactive maintenance, and real-time problem solving rather than vendor reliance. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience, thrives in a team-oriented, no-ego culture, and is eager to expand their skill set across both electrical and mechanical disciplines while supporting best-in-class uptime and customer experience.

Sterling and Ashburn, VA

Graveyard preferred: 9PM–7:30AM, front half (Sun–Wed) or back half (Wed–Sat)

Day shift: 5AM–3:30PM

Swing shift: 1PM–11PM (5% differential)

Night shift differential: 10%

Full-time