Senior Data Center Critical Facility Engineer

Salute; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off and holidays

Employer 401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Lead Critical Facility Engineer to manage four 12-hour shift teams on site at our Dallas-area data center. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, DLC, and life-safety operations, ensuring 24x7x365 reliability and compliance.

This role reports to the Data Center Manager and requires strong technical leadership and incident response skills. The position offers relocation support if needed and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical data center infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field; licenses or equivalent.
• Experience with MV/LV switchgear, standby diesel generators, UPS, and busways.
• Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) infrastructure and related controls.
• Solid knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA standards and managing SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce safety and compliance across four 12-hour shifts; act as senior Electrical and Mechanical Safety Authority.
• Oversee 24x7x365 engineering coverage, shift turnover, and staffing minimums.
• Govern DLC operations, BAS/BMS/EPMS monitoring, and maintenance for all technical systems.
• Coordinate Grey/White Space interfaces to ensure uninterrupted power and thermal delivery.
• Serve as Incident Commander during critical facility events and drive stabilization.
• Develop and maintain SOP/MOP/EOP, and oversee Qual Card training and vendor management.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS/EPMS/CMMS

Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC)

VFDs

Chillers

DOAS

Job description

Salute is seeking a Lead Critical Facility Engineer to manage four 12-hour shift teams on site at our Dallas-area data center. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, DLC, and life-safety operations, ensuring 24x7x365 reliability and compliance.

This role reports to the Data Center Manager and requires strong technical leadership and incident response skills. The position offers relocation support if needed and a comprehensive benefits package.