Building Engineering Lead

SB Energy•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing reliable, affordable energy at scale. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States. Since 2019, the company has grown to over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation with a multi-GW pipeline. SB Energy utilizes a culture of innovation and an AI-based digital platform to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure matched to load. The company is accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable power sources. The Data Center Building Engineer Lead is responsible for ensuring all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems operate at peak efficiency to support 100% uptime. This role is the primary point of accountability for facility operations within the data center, overseeing preventative maintenance, corrective work, and emergency response. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Lead Building Engineer manages a team of Critical Facilities Engineers (CFEs), overseeing work order execution, training, event coordination, customer communication, and team performance. The role also serves as the primary technical resource for onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and third-party vendors. This position requires deep technical expertise for complex maintenance and operational strategies, including MOP development, testing protocols, sparing strategies, capital planning, and equipment replacement/expansion, all while minimizing operational risk. The Building Engineer is expected to be a hands-on leader, actively supporting and executing technical work as needed, and is best suited for a seasoned professional with demonstrated critical facilities experience who can lead by example and drive operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in data center engineering or critical environment operations
Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams, vendors, or both
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing operating procedures, including Method of Procedure (MOP) change control and service-impacting work plans
Proven experience managing vendor relationships, including maintenance coordination and contract negotiation
Experience establishing systems for documentation, tracking, and operational reporting
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across internal teams, external partners, and local municipalities
Deep knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems, HVAC/cooling systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS)
Experience supporting predictive and preventative maintenance programs, including coordination with third-party providers
Ability to identify operational risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities within critical environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information for non-technical stakeholders
Experience leading onboarding, training, and team development initiatives

Responsibilities

Manage daily engineering and facility operations to ensure safe and efficient performance of all building systems
Delight our tenant and onsite teams, using a data driven decision making approach for identifications of risk, probability of risk becoming issue, service level impact of risks regarding the preventative maintenance and upkeep of the critical infrastructure
Execute and enforce preventative and corrective maintenance programs, including direct oversight of work order management
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting of system failures to prevent recurrence
Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific procedures, including MOPs, SOPs, and emergency response protocols
Direct and coordinate the execution of maintenance and repair activities by internal teams and vendors
Monitor system performance, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to maintain operational efficiency
Maintain CMMS and associated documentation, including work orders, maintenance logs, and asset records
Support budget tracking and assist in preparation of operational and capital budgets
Ensure adequate inventory of tools, materials, and critical spare parts to support operations
Evaluate system performance using operational data and recommend improvements to efficiency and reliability
Support planning, execution, and closeout of maintenance and infrastructure-related projects
Respond to emergency situations and support after-hours maintenance activities as required

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support