Critical Facilities Engineer

We are connecting with Critical Facilities Engineers for current and upcoming data center opportunities across Ashburn and Northern Virginia. These positions may be available within data center operations, facilities engineering, technical services, maintenance, or mission-critical infrastructure teams.

The roles are suited to engineers who can operate confidently in live environments where uptime, safety, procedural discipline, and rapid problem-solving are essential.

What the work may involve

Responsibilities will vary by facility and employer but may include:

• Operating and monitoring critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Completing scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Responding to alarms, equipment faults, and facility incidents.
• Performing routine inspections and recording equipment readings.
• Supporting electrical or mechanical switching activities.
• Following approved methods of procedure, standard operating procedures, and emergency operating procedures.
• Identifying single points of failure and escalating operational risks.
• Coordinating specialist vendors, contractors, and maintenance providers.
• Reviewing permits, risk assessments, and technical work plans.
• Supporting equipment upgrades, capacity expansions, and infrastructure projects.
• Assisting with testing, commissioning, and system turnover.
• Investigating faults and contributing to root-cause analysis.
• Maintaining accurate operational logs and maintenance records.
• Participating in emergency-response and business-continuity activities.

Systems may include

• Uninterruptible power supply systems.
• Standby generators.
• Low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear.
• Transformers and electrical distribution equipment.
• Automatic transfer switches.
• Chillers and cooling systems.
• Computer room air-conditioning equipment.
• Pumps, air-handling units, and ventilation systems.
• Building-management and electrical-monitoring systems.
• Fire detection, suppression, and life-safety systems.

Your background

Relevant experience may have been gained within:

• Data centers.
• Critical facilities.
• Hospitals or healthcare infrastructure.
• Telecommunications.
• Power generation.
• Advanced manufacturing.
• Pharmaceutical facilities.
• Large industrial environments.
• Military or other high-availability operations.

Employers will typically look for:

• Experience operating or maintaining complex facility infrastructure.
• A practical understanding of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding ability.
• The confidence to respond calmly during operational incidents.
• Experience following formal safety and maintenance procedures.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation.
• Clear communication and accurate record keeping.
• Willingness to work within a shift-based operational environment.

Qualifications

A technical degree, military engineering background, apprenticeship, trade qualification, or equivalent facilities experience may be considered depending on the opportunity.

Relevant electrical, mechanical, HVAC, safety, or facilities-management certifications may be advantageous.

Working pattern

Opportunities will be centered around Ashburn and the wider Northern Virginia data center corridor.

Depending on the facility, working arrangements may include:

• Continental or rotating shifts.
• Day and night coverage.
• Twelve-hour shifts.
• Weekend and public-holiday working.
• Standby or emergency call-out responsibilities.
• Standard weekday engineering positions.

Compensation

Base salary, shift differential, overtime, bonus, healthcare, retirement benefits, and paid leave will vary between employers and positions.

The complete package, schedule, facility type, and responsibilities will be discussed before your information is shared for any opportunity.

Applications are welcomed from experienced data center professionals and from electrical, mechanical, military, or industrial engineers seeking to move into the mission-critical facilities sector.