Critical Facilities Network Engineer-Overland Park

PC Recruiter; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a Critical Facilities Network Engineer to maintain the integrity of Cogent hubs and support a high-availability network infrastructure. You will oversee power, HVAC, fire suppression, BAS, and related systems at critical facilities, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure uptime.

The role requires extensive experience in facility management (10+ years), a background in Electrical Engineering or similar, and the ability to lead projects and mentor

Qualifications

• 10+ years of facility management experience diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical/technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical site facilities including power, HVAC, fire, BAS systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage project implementations.

Skills

Facility management experience

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Vendor coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Company:

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Compensation:

[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $90K - $100K/yr.

Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

Responsibilities:

Maintain integrity of critical site facilities and Cogent Hubs, including:

• Power (industrial/ large commercial)
• - Commercial power switch gear
• - Emergency power generation
• - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
• - DC Plant
• - Battery Plants
• - Air Quality (EPA compliance)

• HVAC (industrial/ large commercial) – including
• - Centrifugal, Screw, and other various compressor types
• - Air Handling and distribution systems
• - Self-contained package units
• - HVAC control and systems
• - Cooling towers and other condensing systems

• Fire Systems
• - Alarm systems, codes and regulations
• - Fire suppression systems
• - Clean Agent
• - Water Systems, pumps, flow control
• - CO2 sensors

• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• - System and administration
• - Programming
• - System Architecture
• - Network trouble shooting
• - Peripheral devices

Qualifications:

Required

• 10 + years of experience in facility management with a skillset of diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and technical issues and finding solutions to correct facility system problems

Preferred

• 5 + years of experience with project management/project implementation supporting less experienced engineers

• 10 + years working directly with vendors and reviewing vendor methods of procedures
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently remains in a sitting/stationary position during the workday
• Operates a computer and performs desk-based computer tasks continually, frequently viewing a computer screen

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position.

To apply for the Critical Facilities Network Engineer position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.