CRITICAL FACILITIES ENGINEER- ELECTRICAL SME

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Lancaster, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Health and wellness program

Generous PTO

Job summary

Skybox Critical Operations is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert to provide hands-on technical leadership across our data centre portfolio, ensuring reliable design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical power infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will mentor technicians, influence engineering standards, and collaborate with operations, construction, and development teams on new builds, expansions, and retrofits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical systems experience, with ≥5 years in mission-critical environments.
• Hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium- and low-voltage systems.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and follow NFPA/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for critical electrical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, test, commission, and maintain electrical systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor technicians and support design reviews and standards.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

Mission-critical environments

One-line diagrams reading

NFPA/IEEE standards knowledge

Testing procedures (NETA)

Tools

Power monitoring equipment

Testing equipment (NETA)

SCADA/EPMS familiarity

Job description

Are you driven by a passion for cutting-edge technology and the thrill of working in a dynamic, high-growth environment?

At Skybox Critical Operations, we're powering the future of innovation using cutting‑edge technologies in the data centre space. We're a team of dedicated experts who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what's possible in critical infrastructure, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join us on this journey.

At Skybox, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of collaboration, where every voice is valued, and every contribution is celebrated. We're committed to providing our employees with the tools, resources, and support they need to excel, both personally and professionally. This includes a comprehensive benefits package with generous 401(k) matching and immediate vesting, exciting opportunities for career growth, a robust health and wellness program, and a competitive time‑off policy. We also believe in giving back to our communities and fostering a fun and engaging work environment through employee events and social activities.

Join Our Mission

As we continue to expand our operations, we're searching for a skilled Critical Facility Engineer – Electrical SME to join our team.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert to provide hands‑on technical leadership across our data centre portfolio. This role combines deep electrical engineering expertise with practical field experience to ensure the reliable design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mission‑critical power infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings both the technical depth to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and the practical experience to mentor technicians and influence engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Hands‑On Execution

• Serve as the primary technical authority for electrical infrastructure including medium‑and‑high‑voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, backup generation, and critical power distribution
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems
• Lead root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective actions
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Design Review & Standards Development

• Review and evaluate electrical designs from consultants and contractors for compliance with specifications, codes, and best practices
• Identify design risks, constructability concerns, and optimization opportunities
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, and technical governance processes
• Participate in value engineering and technical design reviews

Project Support & Collaboration

• Support electrical aspects of new construction, expansions, and retrofit projects from planning through commissioning and turnover
• Coordinate with utility providers on interconnections, substations, and service upgrades
• Collaborate with operations, construction, and development teams to drive project objectives
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to facilities technicians and junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experiencein electrical systems with at least 5 years in mission‑critical environments (data centres, hospitals, industrial facilities, or similar)
• Demonstrated hands‑on experiencewith installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of:
• Medium‑voltage distribution (15kV–35kV class)
• Low-voltage switchgear and distribution(480v)
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
• Automatic transfer switches (ATS) and static transfer switches (STS)
• Power monitoring and control systems
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting one‑line diagrams, schematics, and control wiring diagrams
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, and IEEE standards applicable to critical power systems
• Strong understanding of electrical protection coordination, fault current analysis, and arc flash studies
• Experience with commissioning and acceptance testing procedures (NETA standards preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker certification
• NETA or NICET certification in electrical testing
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centre environments
• Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) and SCADA/EPMS platforms
• Experience developing training programs and standard operating procedures
• Background in electrical reliability engineering or predictive maintenance technologies (thermography, power quality analysis, partial discharge testing)