Senior Data Center Electrician & Facilities Lead

Cologix; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Mental wellness benefits

Job summary

Cologix seeks a Data Center Electrician to manage and operate critical infrastructure across data center facilities, including mechanical and electrical systems, UPS, transformers, and DC plants. You will optimize cooling and electrical distribution, lead troubleshooting during incidents, and ensure accurate record-keeping and change control.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years in mission-critical facilities, and strong knowledge of data center operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in mission critical facilities management.
• Knowledge of data center operations and telecommunications.
• Familiarity with cooling subsystems and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Install AC/DC circuits from PDU to customer cabinets.
• Manage mechanical and electrical operations in data centers (UPS, transformers, 480 V, DC power plants).
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs during events; implement preventive maintenance.
• Monitor cooling, electrical capacity, and PUE; maintain site documentation.
• Oversee facilities records, change management tasks, and audits.

Skills

Mission critical facilities

Telecommunications knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Cooling subsystems

IT systems

Uptime Institute

GreenGrid

Construction projects

Single-line diagrams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or work equivalent

Job description

Cologix seeks a Data Center Electrician to manage and operate critical infrastructure across data center facilities, including mechanical and electrical systems, UPS, transformers, and DC plants. You will optimize cooling and electrical distribution, lead troubleshooting during incidents, and ensure accurate record-keeping and change control.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years in mission-critical facilities, and strong knowledge of data center operations.