Facilities Engineer - Critical Infra, Security & Travel

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

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