Building Engineer

Socket.dev; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Data Center Building Engineer in the New York area to maintain and operate all mechanical and electrical systems within a data center campus. You will support vendors, oversee uptime, and ensure safe, compliant operation on a 12-hour shift 4 days on/4 days off.

Responsibilities include installation and repair of electrical components, performance of routine maintenance, and accurate documentation of work and progress for colocation customers.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of electrical and mechanical experience in high-availability environments such as data centers, manufacturing or hospitals.
• College/Technical degree preferred but equivalent work experience may be considered.
• CFC refrigeration license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives direction from the Building Engineer Lead.
• Maintain uptime of infrastructure systems and monitor critical systems within tolerances.
• Operate mechanical and electrical systems in a reliable, cost-effective manner.
• Install electrical wiring, lighting, control systems, and equipment like breakers, motors, and generators.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues; perform routine maintenance and part replacement.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure NEC and local regulations compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of work, materials, and progress.
• Provide maintenance support for mechanical and environmental systems; suggest improvements.

Skills

Electrical systems

Reading blueprints

Controls troubleshooting

UPS systems

Education

College/Technical degree

CFC refrigeration license

Job description

Position Summary

The Data Center Building Engineer provides maintenance support for the Data Center and campus. Operates and maintains all mechanical and electrical systems in the systems and complex. Provides assistance to outside vendors/contractors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and mechanical projects. Provides critical support to facility with 12-hour shifts working a 4 day on 4 days off work week. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Essential Job Functions

1. Receives direction from the Building Engineer Lead.


2. Accountable for infrastructure systems uptime, monitoring critical systems within tolerances, frequent building inspections while providing reliable service delivery to colocation customers.


3. Operation of all mechanical and electrical systems in a reliable and cost-effective manner for the complex.


4. Installation:Install new electrical wiring, lighting, control systems, and equipment such as circuit breakers, motors, and generators.


5. Maintenance and Repair:Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues, perform routine maintenance on electrical systems, and replace defective parts.


6. Inspection and Compliance:Conduct safety inspections of electrical systems and equipment, and ensure all work adheres to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building regulations.


7. Documentation:Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and project progress.


8. Provide maintenance support for all mechanical and environmental systems, make repair suggestions, while providing feedback and improvement recommendations for the procedures.


9. Ability to climb and work from ladders, man hoists or lifts, and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads (up to 50lbs.).


10. Contribute to minor repairs and light duty construction which includes physical structures, plumbing systems, wide range of HVAC equipment, and electrical distribution.


11. Oversees third party activities and services.


12. Assist in some very basic security related duties.

Qualifications

1. 2-5 years of electrical and mechanical experience working in High Availability (Data Centers, Manufacturing, Hospital) environments.


2. College/Technical degree preferred but will consider applicants with equivalent work-related experience.

Experience

1. Electric/pneumatic controls operation.


2. Assist in the formulation, implementation, and adherence to safety policies and procedures related to the daily operations of the facilities. Participation in safety, knowledge and skills training.


3. Previous military experience a plus.


4. CFC refrigeration license a plus.

Skills and Abilities

1. Reading and understanding blueprints, schematics, control ladder drawings and flow charts.


2. Setup and use test equipment, including volt ohm meters, balancing and alignment equipment, refrigerant leak detection, refrigerant reclaim units.


3. Requires understanding and principal working knowledge of parallel redundant UPS systems, standby diesel generators, large-chilled water systems, automated controls troubleshooting and setup.