Facilities Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Direct deposit

Wellbeats membership

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

GDH is seeking a facilities engineer to manage FAA-specific facilities in Indianapolis, IN. You will monitor and maintain critical infrastructure—generators, HVAC, cabling, and site security—and coordinate security procedures while supporting telecommunications systems to ensure reliable operations across multiple locations with regional travel.

Responsibilities include overseeing vendor escorts, leading installation and maintenance of switches, routers, and fiber, reviewing design plans for

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen able to obtain FAA Suitability.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in facilities engineering or management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent additional experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, power distribution, cabling standards, and building infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and contractor compliance.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory frameworks governing critical infrastructure.
• Background in physical security standards for facilities management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to support travel across various regional locations.
• Must meet FAA suitability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security to ensure high system availability.
• Oversee vendor escorts, monitoring visitors and contractors at all times to protect restricted areas and sensitive equipment.
• Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment such as switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups to support operational continuity.
• Support and implement physical security protocols in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Review technical design plans and contractor work for compliance with safety and infrastructure standards.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance for all facility management activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and system updates.
• Support regional travel requirements, including short and long-distance trips to various sites.

Skills

Facilities engineering

FAA suitability

HVAC systems

Power distribution

Security procedures

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Switches

Routers

Fiber-optic cabling

Job description

Role Summary

This role entails managing and maintaining critical facilities infrastructure within an FAA-specific environment in Indianapolis, IN. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing physical facilities, coordinating security procedures, and supporting telecommunications systems to ensure reliable operations. It is a long-term position requiring regional travel focused on supporting multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security to ensure high system availability.


• Oversee vendor escorts, monitoring visitors and contractors at all times to protect restricted areas and sensitive equipment.


• Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment such as switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.


• Maintain and troubleshoot critical DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups to support operational continuity.


• Support and implement physical security protocols in accordance with regulatory standards.


• Review technical design plans and contractor work for compliance with safety and infrastructure standards.


• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance for all facility management activities.


• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues in a timely manner.


• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and system updates.


• Support regional travel requirements, including short and long-distance trips to various sites.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain FAA Suitability.


• Minimum of 8 years' experience in facilities engineering or management.


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent additional experience.


• Strong knowledge of HVAC, power distribution, cabling standards, and building infrastructure.


• Experience reviewing technical designs and contractor compliance.


• Familiarity with safety and regulatory frameworks governing critical infrastructure.


• Background in physical security standards for facilities management.


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Ability to support travel across various regional locations.


• Must meet FAA suitability requirements.

Publishing Pay Range

$46.00 - $51.00 hourly

Location Requirements

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

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company.

• 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!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

EEO and Disability Accommodation

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.