Lead Data Center Electrician – Mission-Critical Power

Cologix, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan with employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Employee Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Cologix, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Electrician to own the electrical systems within a mission-critical data center. You will ensure safe operation, maintenance, and technical execution of the site’s electrical infrastructure, delivering reliable power to customers.

You will oversee utility power, generators, UPS, and distribution, provide vendor oversight, and support capacity planning, upgrades, and incident response. This role demands strong leadership and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrician or equivalent electrical certification.
• 5+ years of experience with electrical systems in mission-critical, industrial, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, DC power).
• Familiarity with NEC, local codes, and safety standards (LOTO, arc flash).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and single-line diagrams.
• Experience supporting critical operations, incident response, and maintenance execution.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure including utility feeds, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and distribution systems.
• Install, modify, and energize AC and DC power circuits to customer equipment in compliance with code and site standards.
• Monitor capacity, system loads, and breaker availability; identify risks and ensure safe operating conditions.
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and corrective repair during incidents, outages, or abnormal system conditions.
• Provide technical oversight of vendor-performed maintenance, ensuring work meets standards.
• Review and validate electrical documentation, including single-line diagrams, as-builts, and capacity records.
• Participate in change management by reviewing MOPs for electrical safety and redundancy impact.
• Support audits, post-incident reviews, and pre-sales engineering with electrical SME input.

Skills

Mission-critical electrical systems

Power systems

Electrical safety practices

Vendor management

Documentation

Education

Licensed Electrician

Job description

Cologix, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Electrician to own the electrical systems within a mission-critical data center. You will ensure safe operation, maintenance, and technical execution of the site’s electrical infrastructure, delivering reliable power to customers.

You will oversee utility power, generators, UPS, and distribution, provide vendor oversight, and support capacity planning, upgrades, and incident response. This role demands strong leadership and adherence to safety standards.