Chief Engineer

Insight Global; Sterling (VA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Insight Global is seeking a Chief Engineer for a leading data center in Sterling, VA. You will oversee critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure and lead on-site engineering staff to ensure reliable facility operations.

Role requires 7-10+ years in mission-critical environments, hands-on experience with chillers, UPS, GES, and CMMS, plus Navy background and an associate/technical degree. Expect a dynamic, 24/7 on-site leadership role with budget involvement.

Formación

• 7-10+ years of experience managing critical mechanical and electrical facilities and teams.
• Hands-on with centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, generators, UPS and electrical distribution.
• Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance and CMMS platforms.
• Experience with BMS/BAS, fire detection, gaseous suppression, and pre-action sprinklers.
• Licenses/certifications to operate large centrifugal chiller plants.
• 24/7 availability for facility emergencies.
• Military (Navy) background.
• Associates or technical school degree.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical leadership to a team of 6-10 engineers in a 24/7 facility.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of critical systems (chillers, towers, CRAHs, generators, UPS, distribution).
• Drive preventive/predictive maintenance programs via CMMS.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and operational standards for data centers.
• Monitor and support Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS).
• Oversee fire detection, gaseous suppression, and pre-action sprinklers.
• Partner with Site Director on workforce planning, scheduling, and initiatives.
• Assist with operating and capital budget planning.
• Serve as technical lead during critical incidents and emergencies.

Conocimientos

Facilities leadership

Data center ops

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

CMMS experience

BMS/BAS

24/7 availability

Navy background

Chiller licenses

Educación

Associates or technical school degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Chief Engineer for a leading data center client in Sterling, VA. This role is responsible for overseeing critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure, ensuring reliable facility operations, and leading on-site engineering staff.

Day-to-Day:

• Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of 6-10 engineers in a 24/7 critical facility environment.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical systems, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, emergency generators, UPS systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Manage and drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs through a CMMS platform.
• Ensure adherence to data center critical facility best practices and operational standards.
• Monitor and support Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS).
• Oversee fire detection, gaseous suppression, and pre-action sprinkler systems.
• Partner with the Site Director on workforce planning, scheduling, and operational initiatives.
• Assist with operating and capital budget planning.
• Serve as the technical lead during critical incidents and emergency situations.

Skills and Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience managing critical mechanical and electrical facilities and engineering teams in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, utility plants, or other critical infrastructure facilities.
• Hands-on expertise with critical infrastructure, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, generators, UPS systems, and electrical distribution systems.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility operations, industry best practices, preventive/predictive maintenance programs, and CMMS platforms.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS), fire detection systems, gaseous suppression systems, and pre-action sprinkler systems.
• Required licenses/certifications to operate large centrifugal chiller plants.
• Availability to respond to facility emergencies on a 24/7 basis.
• Military (especially Navy) backgrounds
• Associates or technical school degree

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].