Data Center Facility Engineer - CAPEX & MEP Lead

Open Systems Technologies; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies is seeking an experienced MEP project lead for data center initiatives in the NY/NJ area. The role combines technical leadership with procurement, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and vendors.

You will oversee HVAC, UPS, PDUs, controls, and life safety systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and on‑time delivery while aligning with sustainability goals and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–10+ years managing MEP or mission‑critical construction projects in data centers.
• Experience with live financial data center environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary project lead for MEP and critical‑infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reporting.
• Execute procurement: RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection and contracting.
• Coordinate with engineering, data center operations, and third‑party providers.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC, UPS, PDUs, and controls.
• Manage CAPEX budgets and assist with vendor payments as required.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and governance compliance; support SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain documentation, status tracking, and change management processes.
• Support LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore certifications per project.
• Partner with data center teams for smooth handover to steady‑state operations.

Skills

MEP project management

Data center experience

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Sustainability standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Open Systems Technologies is seeking an experienced MEP project lead for data center initiatives in the NY/NJ area. The role combines technical leadership with procurement, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and vendors.

You will oversee HVAC, UPS, PDUs, controls, and life safety systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and on‑time delivery while aligning with sustainability goals and governance standards.