Data Center Engineer

Boden Us; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boden Us is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to support the operation of a mission-critical data center facility in Texas. The role focuses on maintaining top-tier uptime for electrical and mechanical systems and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will assist the Chief Engineer, monitor BMS/EPMS/CMMS platforms, participate in incident response, RCA, and continuous improvement initiatives while working in a high-availability environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in facilities engineering or data centers.
• Strong knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers.
• Experience with BMS, EPMS, CMMS.
• Commitment to safety standards and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of critical infrastructure.
• Maintain 24/7 availability of MEP systems.
• Monitor electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers).
• Respond to alarms and incidents; escalate and resolve.
• Assist with RCA and preventive actions.
• Participate in emergency drills and training.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Electrical Infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

High Availability

CMMS Experience

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

BMS

EPMS

CMMS

Job description

Environment: Mission-Critical / Data Center Operations

Boden Talent is partnering with a leading global facilities and real estate services organization to recruit an experienced Data Center Engineer to support the operation of a mission-critical data center facility.

What You'll Do

Critical Facilities Operations

• Support the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day operation of the data center's critical infrastructure and engineering function.
• Help maintain 24/7 availability and operational reliability of critical MEP systems.
• Monitor and maintain electrical and mechanical systems including:
• UPS systems and battery infrastructure
• Emergency and standby generators
• Switchgear, transformers, and electrical distribution
• ATS/STS equipment
• PDUs and critical power distribution
• Chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and CRAH/CRAC units
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Fire detection and suppression systems
• Respond to equipment alarms, failures, and operational incidents, ensuring issues are appropriately escalated and resolved.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, controls, and infrastructure issues.
• Respond to critical infrastructure incidents and support emergency response activities.
• Assist with incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) following equipment failures or operational events.
• Help identify corrective and preventive actions following incidents.
• Participate in emergency drills and scenario-based training.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to reduce operational risk.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture across the engineering operation.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, OSHA, NFPA, and applicable local requirements.
• Support electrical safety programs including NFPA 70E and LOTO procedures.
• Conduct or participate in Job Hazard Analyses and pre-task planning.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety and operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering, compliance, maintenance, and operational documentation.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience within facilities engineering, critical facilities, data centers, or another mission-critical environment.
• Strong understanding of critical electrical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, transformers, and power distribution.
• Good understanding of data center cooling infrastructure including chillers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, and associated controls.
• Experience working with BMS, EPMS, and CMMS platforms.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and critical equipment reliability programs.
• Understanding of SOP, MOP, and EOP procedures within mission-critical environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of LOTO, electrical safety, and critical facilities safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-availability environment where uptime, safety, and operational discipline are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, military engineering background, or equivalent practical experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or stationary engineering licenses/certifications.
• Data center or critical facilities certification such as CDCP, CDFOM, or equivalent.
• NFPA 70E training or certification.
• Previous experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or large-scale mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with commissioning, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity expansion projects.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing critical facilities operation where engineering reliability directly impacts business continuity. The Assistant Chief Engineer will have significant exposure to complex data center infrastructure while developing toward future Chief Engineer, Critical Facilities Manager, or Engineering Manager opportunities.