Mission-Critical Data Center Power Engineer

WebHosting; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix is seeking a Data Center Electrician to serve as the technical authority for electrical systems within a mission-critical data center environment. This on-site role owns safe operation, maintenance, and execution of the site’s electrical infrastructure to ensure reliable power delivery.

You will work across utility power, generators, UPS, distribution, and customer power delivery, providing oversight of vendor work, validating performance, and supporting upgrades, capacity planning, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.

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 electrical capacity, system loads, and breaker availability, identifying risks and ensuring safe operating conditions
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and corrective repair during incidents, outages, or abnormal system conditions
• Support infrastructure lifecycle work, including upgrades, expansions, and new equipment deployment
• Provide technical oversight of vendor-performed maintenance, ensuring work is executed safely and 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, redundancy impact, and technical accuracy
• Support audits, post-incident reviews, and pre-sales engineering by providing electrical subject matter expertise

Job description

Cologix is seeking a Data Center Electrician to serve as the technical authority for electrical systems within a mission-critical data center environment. This on-site role owns safe operation, maintenance, and execution of the site’s electrical infrastructure to ensure reliable power delivery.

You will work across utility power, generators, UPS, distribution, and customer power delivery, providing oversight of vendor work, validating performance, and supporting upgrades, capacity planning, and