Senior Data Center Engineering Leader

Aligned Data Center; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Data Center in the United States seeks a Chief Engineer to provide senior technical leadership and operational oversight across critical facility systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, and fire/life safety.

This role partners with the Facility Manager to ensure procedural integrity, risk mitigation, and operational continuity, while leading RCA investigations, coaching LCFTs and CFMTs, and driving continuous improvements in high‑availability environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years data center operations substituting for formal degree.
• 5+ years in data center operations or critical facilities management.
• Strong leadership, risk management, and technical training experience.
• Experience developing onboarding or technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical oversight for critical facility systems (electrical,UPS,generators,VHVAC,fire/life safety,BMS).
• Review Change Requests prior to Facility Manager approval to ensure safety and risk mitigation.
• Ensure all work adheres to SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and change management procedures.
• Lead RCA investigations and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Maintain shift-to-shift continuity by coordinating maintenance and vendor activities.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of Operations personnel.

Skills

Operational leadership

Risk management

Technical mentoring

Training delivery

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent industry experience (10+ years)

Tools

BMS platforms

Chillers controls

Job description

Aligned Data Center in the United States seeks a Chief Engineer to provide senior technical leadership and operational oversight across critical facility systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, and fire/life safety.

This role partners with the Facility Manager to ensure procedural integrity, risk mitigation, and operational continuity, while leading RCA investigations, coaching LCFTs and CFMTs, and driving continuous improvements in high‑availability environments.