Data Center Critical Environment Engineer (24/7)

QTS Realty Trust; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

FSA

HSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Employee assistance

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military leave

Dependent scholarship

Other benefits

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust in Hillsboro, OR, seeks a Critical Environment Engineer to support design, installation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems in large-scale data centers. The role demands strong planning, influence-driven leadership, and hands-on problem solving to ensure uptime.

You will coordinate with development teams, witness commissioning, assist in testing, and uphold safety and electrical codes. Travel up to 50% to other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent.
• Five+ years of engineering experience in technical or critical environments.
• HVAC or critical power certifications preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to other data center locations.
• US Citizenship is required by law for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for data center operations and 24x7 uptime.
• Assist site construction, installation, testing to meet standards.
• Witness equipment commissioning and validate operation sequences.
• Support customer move-ins and turn-ups with technical solutions.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and change controls.
• Assist in maintenance planning and responses to emergencies.

Skills

Solutions development

Technical planning

Creative problem solving

Data center knowledge

Emergency backup systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

QTS Realty Trust in Hillsboro, OR, seeks a Critical Environment Engineer to support design, installation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems in large-scale data centers. The role demands strong planning, influence-driven leadership, and hands-on problem solving to ensure uptime.

You will coordinate with development teams, witness commissioning, assist in testing, and uphold safety and electrical codes. Travel up to 50% to other locations.