Senior Data Center Facilities Operations Engineer

QTS Realty Trust; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Manager of Facilities Operations Engineering to lead the data center facility technical strategy, improvements, and support across the portfolio.

You will coordinate electrical and mechanical system engineering, drive 24x7 uptime, and mentor Critical Environment Engineers while partnering with site teams, Sales Engineering, and Construction to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in engineering activities in data centers or similar critical environments.
• Experience with large-scale electrical/mechanical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for data center operations and critical equipment.
• Coordinate site construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Develop and implement standard procedures and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and electrical/building codes.
• Lead and mentor Critical Environment Engineers; manage PM programs.

Skills

Data center environments

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Planning & leadership

Vendor coordination

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Work order systems

Job description

QTS Realty Trust in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Manager of Facilities Operations Engineering to lead the data center facility technical strategy, improvements, and support across the portfolio.

You will coordinate electrical and mechanical system engineering, drive 24x7 uptime, and mentor Critical Environment Engineers while partnering with site teams, Sales Engineering, and Construction to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.