Graduate Field Engineer

Datacenter People; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Datacenter People is seeking a Graduate Field Engineer to support customers across the United States. The role offers hands-on mechanical and electrical training in mission-critical environments, with travel across the US to install, commission, test and maintain liquid leak detection systems in data centers and commercial facilities.

You will work with senior engineers, gain practical field experience, and develop knowledge of specialist technologies used to protect critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career engineer
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Building Services Engineering or related discipline
• Some experience installing and commissioning electromechanical equipment
• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support installation and commissioning of leak detection systems
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding activities
• Provide on-site technical support to customers
• Support project delivery from installation through handover
• Produce technical documentation and project reports
• Work closely with senior engineers and project teams

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Datacenter People are currently supporting a global specialist in liquid leak detection solutions, in the search for a Graduate Field Engineer to support customers across the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer looking to develop hands-on technical experience within mission-critical environments.

The role offers extensive training, exposure to customer-facing engineering work, and the opportunity to travel across the US supporting the installation, commissioning and maintenance of specialist technology used to protect critical infrastructure.

The Opportunity

You will work with industry-leading liquid leak detection systems deployed within data centers, commercial buildings, industrial facilities and other critical environments.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain practical experience across installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and customer support activities, building a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.

What the Job Involves…

• Supporting the installation and commissioning of leak detection systems
• Assisting with testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding activities
• Providing on-site technical support to customers
• Supporting project delivery from installation through to handover
• Producing technical documentation and project reports
• Working closely with senior engineers and project teams
• Developing product and application knowledge through training and field experience
• Building strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders

This is a field-based position requiring regular travel and overnight stays throughout the working week. Candidates should be comfortable travelling Monday-Friday and working on customer sites across the US.

We're Looking for Someone Who...

• Recently graduated, or within the first few years of their engineering career
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Some experience installing and commissioning electromechanical equipment
• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn
• Good interpersonal skills due to customer-facing nature of the role
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Comfortable with regular travel and working away from home during the week

Previous internship, placement year, vocational trade, commissioning, maintenance or field engineering experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

What Makes This Role Interesting...

• Excellent entry point into the mission-critical infrastructure and data center industry
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced engineers
• Opportunity to work with specialist technologies deployed in critical facilities worldwide
• Extensive hands-on field experience early in your career
• Exposure to customers, projects and technologies across multiple industries

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.