Critical Facilities Engineer

VeriSign, Inc.; New Castle, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Verisign seeks a Critical Facilities Engineer to join our team responsible for facility planning, design, installation and upgrading of critical facilities infrastructure within the Verisign network.

You will support data center services, track space, power and cooling, maintain critical infrastructure, and manage vendor relationships while ensuring reliability and uptime. Shift is 7am-3:30pm with on-call rotation and opportunities for growth in a dynamic, safety‑conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in telecom or related industry with focus on facility engineering maintenance, power and mechanical systems operations.
• Solid understanding of power and HVAC systems, 480 V 3 phase utility power, diesel generators, UPS, 48 V DC, and chiller plants.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and engineering support for data center services, tracking space, power and cooling requirements.
• Maintain and upkeep of data center space, power and environmental infrastructure systems and data center management.
• Plan projects, reports and manage vendors.

Skills

5+ years telecom experience

Power & HVAC systems knowledge

Communication skills

Risk identification

Education

AS degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Telecommunications)

Job description

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.

We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.

As a Critical Facilities Engineer, you will work on a team responsible for facility planning, design, installation and upgrading of all Critical Facilities Infrastructure Systems for the Verisign Critical Facility network.

Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical and engineering support for data center services, tracking and analyzing space, power and cooling requirements for data center applications
• Maintenance and upkeep of Critical Facility Data Center Space, Power & Environmental Infrastructure Systems & Data Center Management
• Project planning, reporting and vendor management capabilities
• Preventative maintenance & project management, contract management, equipment specifications and documentation
• Creating and maintaining maintenance records, documentation, deficiency tracking, and repair planning
• Equipment repair and replacement forecasting
• Produce commissioning, certification and testing checklists, certifying facility life safety systems, security, power and environmental systems
• Verify that all relevant systems are wired in and supervised by our Network Operations Center (NOC)
• Review and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, review As-Built drawings, produce Statements of Work, manage contracts, obtain and review bids for equipment vital for maintenance & construction projects
• Participate in site project surveys, identifying structural, power, and HVAC, security, and 0perations facility requirements
• Shift is from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday,On-Call two weeks on two weeks off, Second and Third shift coverage for planned time off

Requirements:

• AS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Telecommunications), Technical School, or equivalent job-related experience
• 5+ years in the telecom or related industry experience, with emphasis on facility engineering maintenance, power and mechanical systems engineering & operations
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with internal and external personnel
• Possess a level of understanding of the technology and functional to properly identify and prioritize risks and issues
• Solid understanding of various power and mechanical HVAC systems, 480 v 3 phase utility power, crucial diesel engine generator systems, critical UPS systems and - 48 volt dc power plant systems and chiller plants so as to be able to operate and determine \ forecasted loads for the purpose of maintaining, sizing and designing power and mechanical systems required to support critical facilities & data centers
• Plan and engineer complete power and HVAC systems to construct new and expand existing facilities within the Verisign network
• Ability of accessing critical HVAC and Power room areas, building roof tops, infrastructure equipment yards and work required within a computer room raised floor environment
• Prefer knowledge and experience in the use of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Power Management Systems (EPMS)

The annualized pay range is $81,000-$109,600.

The anticipated annual base salary range for these positions is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.

Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.

Staffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.

Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.