Facilities Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH seeks a seasoned facilities engineer to manage critical infrastructure for a secure aviation environment from a Cleveland, OH FAA location. The role demands on-site presence with regional travel and a long-term assignment to safeguard national airspace assets.

You will oversee power and HVAC, review designs, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with vendors while maintaining documentation and readiness during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, power distribution and building infrastructure systems.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and contractor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain critical facilities including generators, HVAC, racks and cabling for uptime.
• Escort personnel and monitor visitors to protect sensitive equipment.
• Lead installation and maintenance of telecom gear (switches, routers, fiber).
• Oversee DC power, rectifiers and battery backups for continuous operations.
• Review designs and contractor work for standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure safety and security protocols within infrastructure management.
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize infrastructure performance and security.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, inspections and maintenance activities.
• Participate in FAA suitability processes and onboarding readiness.
• Travel regionally with reimbursements to support multiple locations.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Physical security standards

FAA clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Role Summary

This role involves managing and maintaining critical facilities infrastructure for a highly secure aviation environment. The position requires overseeing physical systems, ensuring operational uptime, and supporting telecommunications installation and maintenance. The successful candidate will work primarily from a designated FAA location in Cleveland, OH, with regional travel to support multiple sites. This is a long-term assignment focused on safeguarding national airspace assets and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities, including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security, to ensure maximum uptime.
• Escort technical personnel and monitor visitors to protect sensitive equipment and restricted security areas.
• Lead installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance of telecommunications equipment such as switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.
• Oversee and troubleshoot critical power systems, including DC power, rectifiers, and battery backups, to ensure continuous operations.
• Review technical designs and contractor work for compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to safety and security protocols within the physical infrastructure and facilities management processes.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to optimize infrastructure performance and security.
• Maintain documentation related to system configurations, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in FAA suitability processes and support operational readiness during onboarding periods.
• Support short or long-term travel across the region, with expenses reimbursed, to assist multiple locations as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain FAA suitability clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in facilities engineering or management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (additional 4 years).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, power distribution, cabling standards, and building infrastructure systems.
• Proven experience reviewing technical designs and contractor compliance.
• Understanding of safety, security, and regulatory standards for critical infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with physical security standards for facilities.
• Ability to work on-site in Cleveland, OH, with regional travel.
• Must be available for long-term assignment support.

Publishing Pay Range: $46.00 - $51.00 hourly This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.