Data Center Engineer

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Shift differential

Annual bonus

Job summary

Fidelity Investments Inc. is seeking a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to support critical data center environments in a 2nd shift role.

You will perform hands-on maintenance and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems, supervise inspections, and coordinate with vendors to meet safety, reliability, and environmental requirements. Ideal candidates will have an Electrical Trade License, EPA certification, and data center experience.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade License with 3+ years of field experience.
• Universal EPA certification required.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical environments desired.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and O&M manuals.
• Ability to operate within an ISO-aligned environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise inspections, testing, calibration, and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems using in-house staff and vendors.
• Direct third-party vendors to augment resources, ensuring cost, time, and exposure commitments are met.
• Maintain infrastructure operations and control systems to prevent unauthorized access and outages.
• Oversee preventive and remedial maintenance to ensure critical power, cooling, and environmental controls are met.
• Document daily log entries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform site rounds and ensure complete reporting of issues.
• Escalate to Lead Engineers, Engineering Manager, and Director as appropriate.
• Handle standby generators and bypass UPS during alarms per procedures.
• Operate fire detection and suppression systems and follow proper safety protocols.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specs, and O&M manuals; ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs; manage chemicals and hazardous materials safely.
• Be available for overtime shift coverage and other site duties as required.

Skills

Electrical trade license

EPA certification

Data Center engineering

IT hardware planning

Blueprint reading

BMS/EPMS/CMMS

MS Office tools

Fire safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

AAS in a technical discipline

Tools

BMS/EPMS/CMMS software

Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

The Electrical Shift Engineer provides support for the multiple critical business environments that the engineering department is responsible for. This position requires the ability to work within a highly trained 7 X 24 engineering team. Must support a team environment and work towards common goals and objectives for the department. This position will be filled by a seasoned Shift Engineer that has demonstrated complete knowledge of the site and the equipment contained within. Effective verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills are a must.

Note: Role is hands‑on performing mechanical maintenance tasks and repairs. It is not an IT related position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating the ability to coordinate and supervise all inspections, testing, calibration and repairs to electrical and mechanical systems employing in‑house staff, vendors, engineers, and appropriate test equipment.

• Demonstrating the ability to direct, and administer the use of third party vendors to augment in‑house resources, providing on‑site supervision to assure cost, time and critical exposure commitments are met.
• Maintaining strict management of the infrastructure operations and control systems to eliminate risk by unauthorized employees, vendors, visitors.
• Overseeing or performing all preventive and remedial maintenance work on building or electrical systems to assure critical power, cooling, heating, and humidification requirements are met with no adverse business impact.
• Preparing daily log entries: accuracy, content, executable detail and associated closure of reported issues in a timely manner.
• Performing site inspection and perform rounds for completeness and accuracy.
• Utilizing tools, processes, procedures, and notifies/advises Lead engineers, Engineering Manager and Director as appropriate to ensure the consistent flow of information and activities.
• Demonstrating ability to switch to standby generators and bypass UPS systems when an electrical alarm or failure occurs, consistent with procedures, communicating all actions taken through the escalation process.
• Demonstrating ability to operate fire detection and suppression systems, locate and correct trouble faults and follow proper system protection procedures when work is performed in areas covered by fire systems.
• Demonstrating appropriate work habits, procedures, an in‑depth knowledge of OSHA regulations to ensure the safety of self, fellow workers and building tenants.
• Supporting Fidelity’s ISO‑14001 Environmental Management System, ISO‑27001 Information Security Management and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ability to read / understand blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in correct handling and documentation of hazardous materials, refrigerants, electrical circuits, water treatment chemicals, solvents and cleaning supplies to protect personnel and property from undue risk.
• Demonstrates the ability to: Lift and carry 50 pound boxes and equipment, climb step and roof access ladders for equipment operations and maintenance, and work safely on equipment from a ladder 20 feet above ground with appropriate fall protection as may be required.
• Completes all required documentation associated with preventative maintenance, equipment operation, testing and inspections.
• Be available for overtime shift coverage as required.
• Other site specific duties as required to meet the intent of the summary scope.

Note: This is a second shift position that includes paid overtime, shift differential, and annual bonus.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Electrical Trade License plus (3) years minimum of trade experience
• Universal EPA certification is required.
• Data Center Engineering and supervision experience desirable
• AAS in a technical discipline desirable
• Direct interface with IT Hardware planning and change control environments preferred
• Ability to read construction prints, submittal information, and O&M manuals.
• Ability to navigate and use BMS, EPMS, and CMMS systems.
• Knowledge to use Microsoft programs Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
• Universal refrigerant or journeyman electrical license preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain SOP’s, MOP’s, and EOP’s.
• A working knowledge of best trade practices for electrical, HVAC, or plumbing with a basic understanding of fire safety systems and IT infrastructure.
• Organized with attention for detail

The Team

The dedicated members of the data center engineering team serve a critical role by maintaining power and temperature control to the computer equipment that supports the enterprise. We work in conjunction with enterprise infrastructure and hardware maintenance teams to maintain the operational integrity of the data center.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full‑time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Real Estate

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement‑related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self‑regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.