Electrical Lead: Data Center Power & UPS

Cologix; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cologix is seeking a Data Center Electrician to be the technical authority for electrical systems within a mission-critical data center environment. This hands-on role owns safe operation, maintenance, and execution across power delivery, UPS, generators, switchgear, and distribution.

You will oversee vendor work, validate system performance, support capacity planning, and incident response, with a shift on 1st shift (Sun–Wed 6:00am–4:00pm) in a dynamic data center setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrician certification required.
• 5+ years of experience with electrical systems in mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, and DC power systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with NEC, local codes, and safety standards (LOTO, arc flash).

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure including utility feeds, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and distribution systems.
• Install, modify, and energize AC and DC power circuits to customer equipment in compliance with code and site standards.
• Monitor capacity and loads, identify risks, and maintain safe operating conditions.
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and corrective repair during incidents or outages.
• Provide technical oversight of vendor work and review documentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

UPS systems

Generator maintenance

Electrical safety

Vendor management

Documentation

Education

Licensed Electrician

Job description

Cologix is seeking a Data Center Electrician to be the technical authority for electrical systems within a mission-critical data center environment. This hands-on role owns safe operation, maintenance, and execution across power delivery, UPS, generators, switchgear, and distribution.

You will oversee vendor work, validate system performance, support capacity planning, and incident response, with a shift on 1st shift (Sun–Wed 6:00am–4:00pm) in a dynamic data center setting.