Data Center Facility Engineer — 24/7 Uptime & HVAC

Evocative; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Evocative is seeking a Data Center Facility Engineer in Boston to maintain uptime, safety, and performance of critical infrastructure. You will operate and maintain electrical and life safety systems, with a focus on mechanicals, in a 24/7/365 environment.

Office and hands-on work involve coordinating with maintenance teams, managing third-party contractors, and ensuring audit readiness through detailed logs and MOPs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data center or critical infrastructure.
• Strong mechanical systems knowledge; refrigeration license preferred.
• Experience with BMS or DCIM for monitoring and incident response.
• Knowledge of N+1 redundancy in power and cooling.
• Proficient with tools, meters, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, proactive mindset, and teamwork.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of data center HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Monitor airflow, delta-T, and cooling efficiency to prevent hotspots.
• Use BMS/EMS to track cooling metrics and respond to alarms.
• Ensure compatibility with IT load and high-density deployments.
• Operate UPS, generators, PDUs, RPPs, ATS, and life safety systems.
• Maintain on-site incident readiness with on-call availability.
• Manage third-party contractors for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Write MOPs, maintain logs and audits.

Skills

Data center operations

Mechanical systems

BMS/DCIM monitoring

Redundancy design (N+1)

Maintenance procedures

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

BMS software

DCIM software

Meters & diagnostic tools

Job description

Evocative is seeking a Data Center Facility Engineer in Boston to maintain uptime, safety, and performance of critical infrastructure. You will operate and maintain electrical and life safety systems, with a focus on mechanicals, in a 24/7/365 environment.

Office and hands-on work involve coordinating with maintenance teams, managing third-party contractors, and ensuring audit readiness through detailed logs and MOPs.