Facilities Chief Engineer

Switch; Lithia Springs (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Switch is seeking a DCO Facilities Chief Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for data center infrastructure. You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, environmental and life-safety systems to ensure continuous operation across campuses.

You will lead complex problem resolution, support commissioning and design reviews, and push continuous improvements in maintenance, automation and operational processes while mentoring engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in facilities electrical or mechanical systems in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of generators, switchgear, UPS, transformers, chillers and related systems.
• Experience in hydronic systems, water treatment, and campus infrastructure management.
• OSHA 30 certification required; higher certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for power, cooling and environmental systems.
• Lead incident response during infrastructure events and perform root-cause analysis.
• Review designs and documents for operational feedback and commissioning.
• Drive maintenance strategy improvements and automation efforts.
• Mentor technicians and engineers to raise technical capability.
• Develop infrastructure performance metrics and report to leadership.
• Support audits, safety programs and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems expertise

Mechanical systems expertise

Operational event management

Technical leadership

Schematic and wiring interpretation

Safety and OSHA compliance

Communication across teams

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location Atlanta GA

About SwitchAt Switch we dont just design build and operate data centerswe are enabling the technology of the future Led by Founder & CEO Rob Roy we believe in revolutionary innovation operational excellence and the principle of karma Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world We believe that innovation isnt just about technologyits about the people culture and purpose that make it happen Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves to create the worlds most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity

The Role

DCO Facilities Chief Engineer

This role serves as the senior technical authority for facilities infrastructure within Data Center Operations You provide subject matter expertise across electrical mechanical environmental and life safety systems that support mission critical operations The role leads complex problem resolution supports commissioning and design reviews and drives continuous improvement across campus infrastructure without direct people management responsibility

What Youll Do

• Provide senior technical leadership for critical power cooling and environmental systems


• Lead technical response efforts during infrastructure events and support root cause analysis activities


• Participate in Change Advisory Board reviews and ensure operational readiness for planned changes


• Support commissioning startup and deployment of new equipment across local and regional campuses


• Review mechanical and electrical design documents and provide operational feedback to engineering construction and vendors


• Drive improvements to maintenance strategies automation efforts and operational processes


• Lead technical working sessions to resolve recurring facilities challenges


• Review and approve procedures for maintenance activities safety programs and OSHA compliance


• Develop infrastructure performance metrics and provide reporting to leadership


• Mentor technicians and engineers to strengthen technical capability within DCO


• Deliver technical training related to arc flash safety power systems mechanical systems and control sequences


• Support compliance audits and certification activities


• Travel as required to support multi campus initiatives

What Were Looking For

Recognized technical authority in mission critical facilities infrastructure

Strong judgment during high impact operational events

Ability to translate technical findings into operational improvements

Clear communication across technicians engineers vendors and leadership

Commitment to safety compliance and disciplined execution

What Youll Bring

• 8 or more years of experience in facilities electrical or mechanical systems within data center or comparable mission critical environments


• Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including generators switchgear transformers UPS systems ATS or STS units PDUs chillers cooling towers pumping systems and fire suppression systems


• Provide technical leadership for all hydronic infrastructure including chilled water plants cooling towers heat exchangers pumps piping distribution networks and water treatment systems ensuring optimal performance efficiency and operational resilience


• Oversee preventive maintenance condition assessments and lifecycle management of hydronic and water treatment assets leveraging data driven analysis to improve system efficiency reliability and sustainability


• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental health safety and regulatory requirements related to water management programs while driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Switch operational standards


• Strong understanding of control systems and sequences of operation


• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams schematics and electrical drawings


• Experience supporting commissioning design review and infrastructure deployment


• OSHA 30 certification required; additional relevant certifications preferred


• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent practical experience


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Why SwitchA Culture of Karma

We are self motivated by karma ensuring our actions contribute to a positive supportive and forward thinking environment Industry Leading Designs Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities

Whether in office hybrid or fully remote we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive

Career Stability & Growth

In this expanding industry we invest in our people providing opportunities & advancement in a stable growing company

Generous Benefits Package

• Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs and more

Join Us & Make a Difference

This is more than a jobits a mission If youre ready to lead technical excellence across mission critical facilities infrastructure we want to hear from you