Senior Data Center Engineering Leader

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide senior technical leadership and operational oversight across electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and BMS systems at a mission-critical facility. The role partners with the Facility Manager and Maintenance Manager to ensure procedural integrity, risk mitigation, and operational continuity.

The ideal candidate brings deep data center expertise, strong procedural discipline, and proven leadership in high-availability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years data center operations experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical oversight for all critical facility systems.
• Review change requests for procedural accuracy and safety.
• Ensure work adheres to SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and change management.
• Lead RCA investigations and document findings.
• Coordinate maintenance, vendor work, and project activity across shifts.
• Mentor LCFTs, CFTs, and CFMTs and support training programs.
• Support customer interactions and on-site project coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Safety & compliance

Change management

Facilities operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide senior technical leadership and operational oversight across electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and BMS systems at a mission-critical facility. The role partners with the Facility Manager and Maintenance Manager to ensure procedural integrity, risk mitigation, and operational continuity.

The ideal candidate brings deep data center expertise, strong procedural discipline, and proven leadership in high-availability