Remote Data Center Water Systems Engineer

Switch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Flexibility & remote opportunities

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Regional Water Systems Engineer to serve as the technical authority for water quality and system availability across data centers. You will implement water management strategies from construction through live operations, identify risks, and guide corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will oversee third-party vendors, analyze water data, and apply Switch standards consistently while coordinating with site teams and engineering groups.

Qualifications

• Experience with cooling water systems and water treatment in mission-critical environments.
• Ability to read and interpret water analysis reports, system trends and performance data.
• Experience diagnosing corrosion, scaling, and biological growth in cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for water system design, startup, commissioning, QA/QC, and RFIs.
• Oversee water quality KPIs and operational risk management across data center sites.
• Manage third-party water treatment vendors and monitor performance, testing, and reporting.
• Analyze water chemistry data to identify risks to reliability and efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to corrosion, scaling, or contamination.
• Support root cause analysis and incident investigations involving water systems.

Skills

Water chemistry

Corrosion & scaling

Vendor oversight

P&IDs & schematics

Water systems in data centers

Problem solving

Communication

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

Job description

Switch is seeking a Regional Water Systems Engineer to serve as the technical authority for water quality and system availability across data centers. You will implement water management strategies from construction through live operations, identify risks, and guide corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will oversee third-party vendors, analyze water data, and apply Switch standards consistently while coordinating with site teams and engineering groups.