SkillBridge Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience in technology

Opportunity to earn industry certifications

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Equinix, located in Ashburn, Virginia, is offering a unique SkillBridge internship for military personnel transitioning to civilian careers. Participants will gain hands-on experience in data center operations while supporting critical facilities infrastructure.

This role includes technical training and the opportunity to earn real-world industry qualifications, with responsibilities ranging from preventative maintenance to incident response within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Technical associates degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion.
• 1–4 years experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UPS, generator, BMS, and chillers.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and supervise building and data center alarms.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on-site infrastructure.
• Respond to on-site incidents and complete routine work requests.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Critical infrastructure knowledge

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Technical associates degree or military technical training

Working on bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Tools

HVAC systems

UPS systems

BMS

Job description

Equinix, located in Ashburn, Virginia, is offering a unique SkillBridge internship for military personnel transitioning to civilian careers. Participants will gain hands-on experience in data center operations while supporting critical facilities infrastructure.

This role includes technical training and the opportunity to earn real-world industry qualifications, with responsibilities ranging from preventative maintenance to incident response within a dynamic team environment.