Data Center Facilities Engineer Trainee (SkillBridge)

Equinix, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. invites transitioning service members to join its DoD SkillBridge Fellowship for Data Center Operations in the San Jose area.

You will gain real-world industry certifications, learn how military experience translates to civilian careers, and build network connections while contributing to critical infrastructure projects. The program focuses on electricians, electronics, or HVAC trades and provides mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to pursue a career in digital

Qualifications

• Technical associates degree or military-technical/technical trade school completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in progress or relevant 1–4 years experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure: UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems.
• HVAC design coursework or thermodynamics knowledge.
• HVAC testing/balancing methodologies understood.
• IT hardware and data center operations familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility components with preventive and corrective tasks.
• Monitor and operate facility systems (BMS, alarms, safety systems).
• Perform on-site inspections and repairs as needed.
• Support data center rack, terminations, and power/installations.
• Collaborate with team to resolve moderately difficult incidents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Education

Technical associates degree

Military-technical school

Civilian technical trade school completion

Bachelor’s level study (in progress)

Tools

BMS

UPS

Generator

Chillers

HVAC equipment

IT hardware

Job description

Equinix, Inc. invites transitioning service members to join its DoD SkillBridge Fellowship for Data Center Operations in the San Jose area.

You will gain real-world industry certifications, learn how military experience translates to civilian careers, and build network connections while contributing to critical infrastructure projects. The program focuses on electricians, electronics, or HVAC trades and provides mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to pursue a career in digital