Critical Environment Engineer

QTS Data Centers; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Generous PTO

Paid Volunteer Days

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Critical Environment Engineer to support electrical and mechanical systems in our data centers located in Manassas, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale data centers and strong technical skills in electrical and mechanical systems.

The role involves ensuring 100% uptime and compliance with customer SLAs, leading installation and testing efforts, and supporting ongoing maintenance and operations.

Benefits include 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and various wellness programs, making this a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in engineering related activities in a critical environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC or critical power systems is essential.
• US Citizenship required due to federal customer contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for data center operations to achieve 100% uptime.
• Assist in site construction and installations with adherence to operational standards.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations and electrical codes.
• Support accreditation, certification, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution systems

UPS systems

Work order software systems

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world‑class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting‑edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission‑driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually / Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Critical Environment Engineer will be responsible to assist with the engineering related to coordination, installation, and integration aspects of electrical and mechanical systems, operations, and maintenance for critical and non‑critical electrical & mechanical systems alike within the QTS portfolio. This role requires keen planning skills along with the ability to lead through influence and to be a proactive partner with a strong engineering orientation. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical and mechanical systems and possess knowledge of large‑scale data centers (or similar environments). These environments may include state‑of‑the‑art electrical distribution systems, static UPS, emergency standby generation, fire alarm/suppression, monitoring systems, as well as chiller and large‑scale cooling systems.

This role requires work hours to support a 7X24X365 data center environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES, Other Duties May Be Assigned

• Provide technical support to all aspects of data center operations including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission critical equipment and systems supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards. Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Provide technical support for all local customer installations, in coordination with key stakeholders to coordinate site technical solutions and drawings for customer move‑ins and turn‑ups, including deployments and power circuit installations.
• Provide and evaluate ongoing assessment of infrastructure and operations as required by QTS policies and procedures.
• Supports implementation and audit local standard operating procedures.
• Support various accreditation, certification and compliance initiatives as may be required by QTS.
• Maintain compliance with local health & safety (i.e. OSHA) standards and national electrical and building codes.
• Interfaces with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development and peer operations organizations.
• Ensure adherence to all standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency operating procedures (EOP) established for the critical environments, as well as the formal change control process.
• Assists in the technical review and input on plans for all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility; ensures these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems.
• Assists in the Change Management Process to provide approval for preventative and corrective maintenance, in accordance with established QTS processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent.
• Five or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering).
• HVAC or critical power certifications or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to other Data Center locations as required.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more years of direct experience with facilities engineering related activities in a data center environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop solutions and create technical plans on projects.
• Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to improve quality, reliability and continuously drive down operating costs.
• Advanced understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and design related to data centers.
• Knowledge of electricity and medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup).
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and work order software systems, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations.

Total Rewards

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

• This position is bonus eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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