Senior Data Center Critical Facility Engineer

Salute Inc.; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays

2 floating holidays

PTO

Health benefits starting Day 1

401(k) with company match

HSA and gym discounts

Job summary

Salute Inc. in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Sr. Critical Facility Engineer to oversee data center critical infrastructure and lead a hands-on operations team. The role requires strong electrical, mechanical, and controls expertise and a commitment to reliability in a 24/7 environment.

The position offers a full-time, on-site schedule with a structured certification program and opportunities to work with hyperscale clients while advancing in a collaborative data center operations team.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or HVAC/electrical trade license, or 2 years in mission-critical ops.
• Alternate pathways include Navy Nuclear, Army Prime Power, or data-center experience.
• Ability to supervise CFEs and lead 24/7 operations within SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and train CFEs.
• Manage 24/7/365 facility operations with SOPs.
• Coordinate and monitor activities from the FOC.
• Lead RCA and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete the 8-month Critical Facility Engineering cert program.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and control system maintenance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Controls systems

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree

Tools

NFPA standards

ASHRAE standards

IEC standards

IEEE standards

Job description

Salute Inc. in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Sr. Critical Facility Engineer to oversee data center critical infrastructure and lead a hands-on operations team. The role requires strong electrical, mechanical, and controls expertise and a commitment to reliability in a 24/7 environment.

The position offers a full-time, on-site schedule with a structured certification program and opportunities to work with hyperscale clients while advancing in a collaborative data center operations team.