Senior Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

On-site work in Houston

On-site facilities access

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer for data centers in Houston, TX. This on-site role focuses on hands-on management of electrical and cooling infrastructure, with maintenance planning, commissioning, and operational support across facilities.

The engineer will troubleshoot systems, develop procedures, and coordinate with operations leadership. Candidates should have at least six years of relevant experience and be prepared for occasional travel and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of hands-on experience operating critical infrastructure in data centers or similar facilities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems with ability to troubleshoot and perform operating procedures.
• Experience with medium-voltage switching and UPS/generators is a plus.
• Comfort interpreting engineering drawings and control sequences.
• Willingness for on-site, occasional travel between Texas sites, and on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee condition, availability, and preventive maintenance of power or cooling infrastructure using CM software.
• Develop and apply standard operating procedures including incident response.
• Diagnose system issues and direct corrective work for electrical distribution, backup power, or cooling equipment.
• Evaluate loading, environmental conditions, capacity, and maintain technical records.
• Contribute to design reviews, commissioning, and construction handover, resolving deficiencies.
• Coordinate contractors, support customer installations, and audit prep.
• Coach technicians and participate in emergency exercises; cross-train in related discipline.

Skills

Data center infra

Electrical power systems

Mechanical cooling systems

Troubleshooting & maintenance planning

Commissioning & testing

Cross-training readiness

Education

EPA Section 608 Universal certification

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer for data centers in Houston, TX. This on-site role focuses on hands-on management of electrical and cooling infrastructure, with maintenance planning, commissioning, and operational support across facilities.

The engineer will troubleshoot systems, develop procedures, and coordinate with operations leadership. Candidates should have at least six years of relevant experience and be prepared for occasional travel and on-call coverage.