Data Center Electrical Safety Engineer II

Digital Realty; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Data Center Engineer to support safe operation of electrical and mechanical systems across its data centers. You will help authorize electrical works, ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, and provide technical guidance to staff.

You will participate in safety permitting, audits, and cross-functional teamwork to uphold safety and compliance standards, while helping improve practices with continuous training and evaluation of contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (preferably electrical)
• Experience with electrical safety and switching in critical environments
• Oversight and training of staff/contractors and audits

Responsibilities

• Support safe execution of electrical and mechanical work within data centers under engineering guidance
• Assist in safety permitting, training, audits and competence vetting of contractors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and maintain a safe working environment

Skills

Electrical safety

Building services

Audits

Training

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (BEng or BSc Hons)

Job description

Digital Realty is seeking a Data Center Engineer to support safe operation of electrical and mechanical systems across its data centers. You will help authorize electrical works, ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, and provide technical guidance to staff.

You will participate in safety permitting, audits, and cross-functional teamwork to uphold safety and compliance standards, while helping improve practices with continuous training and evaluation of contractors.