Manager, Facilities Operations Engineer

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Data Center Facilities Engineer to develop and execute technical strategy for data center operations. You will coordinate electrical and mechanical systems, support 24x7 mission-critical operations, and drive standardization across the QTS portfolio.

The role includes site construction support, testing, commissioning, and documentation, with travel across U.S. to multiple sites. Strong leadership and OSHA/National Electrical Code knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Develop the Data Center facility technical strategy and continuous improvement across sites

Skills

Engineering Coordination

Technical Support

Electrical Distribution Systems

Emergency Backup Systems

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

HVAC Certifications

Tools

Work Order Software Systems

ERPs

Job description

• Develop the Data Center facility technical strategy, continuous improvement, and development support for sites across the QTS portfolio
• Assist with engineering coordination, installation, and integration of electrical and mechanical systems, operations, and maintenance
• Provide technical support for operation, maintenance, and repair of mission-critical equipment and systems supporting 24x7 data center operations
• Provide Operations input for QTS standards and infrastructure solutions
• Assist with site construction activities and installations; coordinate testing, commissioning, sequences of operations, and operational documentation
• Support customer solutions, move-ins, turn-ups, deployments, and power circuit installations
• Implement standard procedures and provide technical support for continuous improvement and root-cause problem-solving
• Assist site engineering/management with OSHA standards and national electrical/building code compliance
• Interface with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development, and peer operations organizations
• Coordinate SOPs, MOPs, ERPs, and formal change management processes across site teams
• Manage program oversight for preventive maintenance execution and reporting across all sites
• Coach, mentor, and provide technical support to Critical Environment Engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar HVAC or critical power certifications OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree
• Three or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment
• Five or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment preferred
• Three or more years of data center specific experience preferred
• Two or more years of management/supervisory experience overseeing engineering or critical operations managers preferred
• Fluency and excellent working knowledge of Data Center Critical Environments
• Ability to develop solutions and create technical strategic and tactical plans on complex projects
• Ability and willingness to find creative and innovative solutions to improve quality/reliability and reduce operating costs
• Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers
• Extensive knowledge of electricity and medium/low voltage electrical distribution systems
• Extensive experience with emergency backup systems, including generators, UPS, and battery backup
• Knowledge and experience with preventative maintenance and work order software systems
• Estimated 10-30% travel to other sites around the U.S.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing technical strategies for Data Center operations, with a strong focus on engineering coordination, compliance with OSHA standards, and management of critical environments. Proficient in implementing continuous improvement processes and providing technical support for mission-critical systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor Of Science In Electrical Engineering
• Data Center Critical Environments
• Mechanical And Electrical Systems
• Preventive Maintenance Execution
• Management/Supervisory Experience

Hard Skills

• Engineering Coordination
• Technical Support
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Emergency Backup Systems
• Root-Cause Problem-Solving
• HVAC Certifications
• Data Center Operations
• Installation And Integration
• Construction Activities
• Technical Strategic Planning

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Creative Problem-Solving
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• HVAC Certifications

Industry Keywords

• OSHA Standards
• National Electrical Code
• Mission-Critical Equipment
• Data Center Infrastructure
• Preventive Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

• Work Order Software Systems
• SOPs
• MOPs
• ERPs