Senior Critical Facility Engineer, 24/7 Data Center Ops

Insight Global; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Chief Engineer for a leading data center in Sterling, VA. You will oversee critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure and lead on-site engineering staff to ensure reliable facility operations.

Role requires 7-10+ years in mission-critical environments, hands-on experience with chillers, UPS, GES, and CMMS, plus Navy background and an associate/technical degree. Expect a dynamic, 24/7 on-site leadership role with budget involvement.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience managing critical mechanical and electrical facilities and teams.
• Hands-on with centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, generators, UPS and electrical distribution.
• Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance and CMMS platforms.
• Experience with BMS/BAS, fire detection, gaseous suppression, and pre-action sprinklers.
• Licenses/certifications to operate large centrifugal chiller plants.
• 24/7 availability for facility emergencies.
• Military (Navy) background.
• Associates or technical school degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a team of 6-10 engineers in a 24/7 facility.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of critical systems (chillers, towers, CRAHs, generators, UPS, distribution).
• Drive preventive/predictive maintenance programs via CMMS.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and operational standards for data centers.
• Monitor and support Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS).
• Oversee fire detection, gaseous suppression, and pre-action sprinklers.
• Partner with Site Director on workforce planning, scheduling, and initiatives.
• Assist with operating and capital budget planning.
• Serve as technical lead during critical incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Data center ops

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

CMMS experience

BMS/BAS

24/7 availability

Navy background

Chiller licenses

Education

Associates or technical school degree

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Chief Engineer for a leading data center in Sterling, VA. You will oversee critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure and lead on-site engineering staff to ensure reliable facility operations.

Role requires 7-10+ years in mission-critical environments, hands-on experience with chillers, UPS, GES, and CMMS, plus Navy background and an associate/technical degree. Expect a dynamic, 24/7 on-site leadership role with budget involvement.