Data Center Critical Operations Engineer II

IDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer II to join our Denver, CO team.

You will maintain and optimize electrical and mechanical systems in a data center environment, focusing on reliability, safety, and rapid issue resolution. You will work across operations, engineering, and customer teams to ensure seamless operations, troubleshoot complex power and cooling challenges, and support fire protection, BMS, PLC controls, and telecoms infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate across teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support electrical and mechanical systems in a critical data center.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and customer teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with power, cooling, and fire safety systems.
• Support fire protection systems, BMS, PLC controls, and telecoms infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and life safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety oriented

High availability

Work ethic

Job description

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer II to join our Denver, CO team.

You will maintain and optimize electrical and mechanical systems in a data center environment, focusing on reliability, safety, and rapid issue resolution. You will work across operations, engineering, and customer teams to ensure seamless operations, troubleshoot complex power and cooling challenges, and support fire protection, BMS, PLC controls, and telecoms infrastructure.