Data Center - Site Engineer I

Broadstaff; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth in mission-critical ops

Exposure to electrical/mechanical ops

Collaborative engineering environment

Weekdays schedule

Job summary

Broadstaff is seeking a Site Engineer I in Dallas, TX to support mission-critical data center operations. This onsite role offers exposure to electrical and mechanical infrastructure, 24/7 reliability, and hands-on work with UPS, switchgear, generators, and HVAC systems.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year in a data center or similar environment, plus strong troubleshooting, communication, and safety focus. Onsite duties and occasional after-hours work are required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1+ year of experience in a data center, critical facilities, industrial plant, power generation, hospital, airport, utility, or similar mission-critical environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical power distribution and critical infrastructure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate critical facility infrastructure in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including UPS systems, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS equipment, and power distribution systems.
• Assist with mechanical system operations, including HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, and cooling systems.
• Perform facility inspections and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Assist in the development and review of SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor maintenance activities.
• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain operational logs, equipment documentation, and maintenance records.
• Support equipment commissioning, testing, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support occasional after-hours maintenance activities as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Tools

CMMS

DCIM

Job description

Site Engineer I Dallas, TX (Onsite) $35-$40/hour Full-Time

Broadstaff is actively recruiting for a Site Engineer I to support operations within a mission-critical data center environment in Dallas, TX.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer, critical facilities technician, or military veteran seeking to build a long-term career in data center operations and critical infrastructure.

The role focuses on maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical and mechanical systems that support 24/7 operations.

This position offers hands-on exposure to critical power systems, cooling infrastructure, operational procedures, and facility maintenance while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate critical facility infrastructure in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including UPS systems, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS equipment, and power distribution systems.
• Assist with mechanical system operations, including HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, and cooling systems.
• Perform facility inspections and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Assist in the development and review of SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor maintenance activities.
• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain operational logs, equipment documentation, and maintenance records.
• Support equipment commissioning, testing, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support occasional after-hours maintenance activities as required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1+ year of experience in a data center, critical facilities, industrial plant, power generation, hospital, airport, utility, or similar mission-critical environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical power distribution and critical infrastructure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and electrical distribution.
• Familiarity with HVAC, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH units, or other cooling infrastructure.
• Experience working with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, CMMS, DCIM, or building monitoring systems.
• Military technical experience, particularly Navy Nuclear, electrical, mechanical, or power-generation backgrounds.
• Prior data center operations or critical facilities experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is technically curious, hands-on, and eager to learn. We’re looking for someone with a strong electrical aptitude who can grow into a key engineering resource supporting mission-critical operations. This person should be comfortable working around critical infrastructure, following procedures, and contributing to a culture focused on uptime, reliability, and safety.

Compensation & Benefits

• $35-$40/hour
• Full-time employment
• Career growth opportunities within mission-critical operations
• Exposure to advanced electrical and mechanical infrastructure
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Schedule Monday through Friday
• Onsite in Dallas, TX
• Shared on-call rotation
• Occasional nights or weekends for emergency response or scheduled maintenance activities