Data Center Critical Facilities / Infrastructure Engineering

BC Forward; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Network / System Engineer III in Charlotte, NC to design, maintain, and expand data center infrastructure. The role emphasizes power, cooling, structured cabling, and resiliency to support reliable operations.

The position requires hands-on experience with data center systems and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors. Local candidates with hybrid onsite work three days per week are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data center critical infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and cabling systems.
• Experience with critical electrical systems: utility service, switchgear, generators, UPS, and power distribution.
• Experience with cooling and mechanical systems supporting data centers.
• Demonstrated delivery of solutions meeting availability, redundancy, quality, and budget requirements.
• Ability to lead or significantly contribute to engineering design and standards interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and support data center critical infrastructure for power, cooling, and structured cabling.
• Lead or contribute to infrastructure engineering and design activities, interpret design standards, and identify implementation risks.
• Plan capacity for power, space, and cooling, and perform resiliency, redundancy, and failover analysis.
• Support data center construction, upgrades, commissioning, and site integration activities.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of infrastructure incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Utilize DCIM and monitoring to track engineering metrics and enable data-driven decisions.
• Partner with Real Estate, Critical Systems, Construction, Technology, utilities, vendors, and facility stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Support budgets and cost controls for infrastructure projects and operations, including vendor cost management.

Skills

Data Center Infra

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Operational Metrics

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

DCIM

Job description

Job Title

Data Center Critical Facilities / Infrastructure Engineering

Job Location

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week) - Local candidates only

Duration

Contract - 12 months. Potential contract-to-hire

Pay Range

$60.54/hr (W2)

Job ID

409006

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Network / System Engineer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data center physical infrastructure engineering and a proven ability to design, maintain, improve, and expand critical facility systems supporting resilient operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and support data center critical infrastructure for power, cooling, and structured cabling.
• Lead or contribute to infrastructure engineering and design activities, interpret design standards, and identify implementation risks.
• Plan capacity for power, space, and cooling, and perform resiliency, redundancy, and failover analysis.
• Support data center construction, upgrades, commissioning, and site integration activities.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of infrastructure incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Utilize DCIM and monitoring to track engineering metrics and enable data-driven decisions.
• Partner with Real Estate, Critical Systems, Construction, Technology, utilities, vendors, and facility stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Support budgets and cost controls for infrastructure projects and operations, including vendor cost management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data center critical infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and structured cabling systems.
• Experience with critical electrical systems: utility service, switchgear, generators, UPS, and power distribution.
• Experience with cooling and mechanical systems supporting data centers.
• Demonstrated delivery of solutions meeting availability, redundancy, quality, and budget requirements.
• Ability to lead or significantly contribute to engineering design, technical contract support, and standards interpretation.
• Experience defining, tracking, and using operational and engineering metrics for decision making.
• Proven collaboration within matrixed and cross-functional environments, including global or distributed teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to present technical and operational information to peers and management.

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years in Data Center, Critical Systems, or related infrastructure engineering disciplines.
• Background in Data Center Engineering, Critical Facilities, Mission Critical Infrastructure, or Colocation/Hyperscale environments.
• Experience with availability modeling, resiliency planning, and risk assessment for data centers.
• Hands-on exposure to commissioning, testing, and validation of mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, and control systems.
• Proficiency with DCIM, telemetry, and environmental monitoring tools.
• Experience coordinating with utilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for code and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading teams or workstreams and influencing stakeholders and vendors.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Candidates must be local to Charlotte, NC and able to work onsite three days per week. Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.