Senior Reliability Engineer

Tractcapital; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K program

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A digital infrastructure investment firm in Seattle seeks a Senior Availability/Reliability Engineer. The role involves leading reliability analysis for power solutions, defining availability targets, and managing operational risks across technologies like gas engines and batteries. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 7 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in reliability engineering or availability analysis.
• Hands-on experience with BTM power systems.
• Experience developing and reporting reliability KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead availability modeling and reliability analysis.
• Partner with teams to define risks and mitigations.
• Support commissioning readiness and maintain operational uptime.

Skills

Availability analysis

Reliability engineering

Risk identification

Proficiency with reliability modeling tools

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Reliasoft

IEEE Goldbook

Job description

Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading‑edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands. Tract Capital has introduced two digital infrastructure strategies. The first is a horizontal powered land strategy focused on creating master planned data center campuses called Tract. The second is the mega‑campus vertical development strategy called Fleet Data Centers.

Senior Availability / Reliability Engineer

Leads availability modeling, reliability analysis, and mitigation planning for our behind‑the‑meter (BTM) power solutions and site‑specific conditions. This role partners with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations to identify risks early, define mitigations, and ensure designs and operating models meet target availability and resiliency.

How will you make a difference?

The successful candidate will have experience and practical expertise in the following:

• Own availability and reliability analysis for BTM power solutions across a variety of technologies such as gas reciprocating engines, turbines, fuel cells, batteries, and site deployments (fault trees, reliability block diagrams, Monte Carlo or scenario modeling as appropriate).
• Define availability targets and performance assumptions; align with customer requirements and Fleet’s uptime objectives.
• Identify single points of failure and operational risks; recommend design, controls, procedural, or spares mitigations.
• Partner with engineering teams to validate redundancy strategies, maintainability, and test/maintenance windows that preserve service availability.
• Support commissioning readiness by defining test scenarios and success criteria that validate reliability assumptions.
• Develop Quality Control KPI definitions and reporting for reliability performance (forced outage rate, MTTR, maintenance compliance) and drive continuous improvement.
• Run Reliasoft or IEEE Goldbook calculations to demonstrate facility uptime based on selection of generation and distribution equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action tracking for reliability‑impacting events; ensure lessons learned feed back into standards and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with vendors and operations teams on maintenance strategies, spares/critical parts planning, and reliability‑centered maintenance principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or similar).
• 7+ years in reliability engineering, availability analysis, quality processes and/or asset performance engineering in mission‑critical or industrial environments.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience leading availability and reliability analysis for multi‑technology BTM power systems (e.g., gas engines, turbines, fuel cells, batteries).
• Proficiency with reliability modeling methods and tools (fault trees, reliability block diagrams, Monte Carlo or similar, Reliasoft/IEEE Goldbook) to set and validate availability targets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify single points of failure and operational risks and implement design, controls, procedural, or spares mitigations that measurably improve uptime.
• Experience defining and reporting reliability and quality control KPIs (e.g., forced outage rate, MTTR, maintenance compliance) and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track record leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for reliability‑impacting events and collaborating with operations and vendors on maintenance strategies and reliability‑centered maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generation assets and integration into critical electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS data, failure coding, and maintenance program optimization.
• Familiarity with safety and operating discipline (MOP/SOP/EOP, change management, incident response).
• Experience with ISO and Quality metrics for generation assets.
• Experience communicating technical risk to executives and customers.

Required Traits

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long‑term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high‑pressure negotiations.
• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.
• Analytical Ability: Make data‑driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.
• Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.
• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long‑term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel

• Work location is flexible to Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, or Alexandria, VA. Hybrid: 3‑days in office.
• Regular travel, as needed, to offices as well as to meet with Vendors.

Expected Salary Range

$120,000 - $150,000 Salary + Bonus

Tract Capital Employment

Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer‑covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [e-mail].