Lead Data Center Building Engineer - Critical Systems & PM

Addison Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Data Center Lead Building Engineer to supervise the maintenance team and manage projects for a high-availability facility. You will estimate materials, coordinate with vendors, and ensure operations meet safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include leading the engineering team when the chief is away, writing procedures, and training new engineers while maintaining equipment like chillers, CRAH, UPS, and generators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical and mechanical experience in a high availability data center (10MW preferred).
• Experience with chillers (air or water cooled).
• Experience with CRAH units, UPS and generators.
• Knowledge of electrical controls operation and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff in daily tasks.
• Estimate time and materials for repairs and projects.
• Oversee work by outside contractors.
• Create project plans and simple internal budgets.
• Write procedures for preventive maintenance of critical equipment.
• Coordinate quotes and work with vendors; implement approved tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, and backup systems.
• Read complex building drawings and schematics; ensure code compliance.
• Manage stock and ordering; oversee maintenance work orders.
• Train new building engineers and maintain operations standards.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

HVAC knowledge

Safety policy enforcement

Reading schematics

Tools

CRAH units

UPS systems

Generators

Chillers

Electrical controls

Job description

Addison Group in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Data Center Lead Building Engineer to supervise the maintenance team and manage projects for a high-availability facility. You will estimate materials, coordinate with vendors, and ensure operations meet safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include leading the engineering team when the chief is away, writing procedures, and training new engineers while maintaining equipment like chillers, CRAH, UPS, and generators.