SkillBridge Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center - Hiring our Heroes Cohort Q3' 2026

Equinix • Ashburn, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, and this role is part of the Emerging Talent, Military Program, providing service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce through the DoD SkillBridge Program. This program offers transitioning service members hands-on experience in Equinix’s data center operations. Interns will support routine and semi-routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX (International Business Exchange) data centers. This opportunity is for Military Spouse Fellows or Active-duty U.S. military personnel transitioning out of the military. Equinix operates over 260 data centers globally, and joining the operations team means being at the forefront of maintaining critical facilities infrastructure. This role is part of the SkillBridge Cohort Class of Q1' 2026, focusing on Data Center Critical Facilities Engineering, providing training in a digital infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate may have a background in IT, Networking, Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades, or a desire to learn a new skill. The program aims to help participants learn how their military experience translates to a civilian career, explore potential career paths, earn industry qualifications and certifications, build experience, expand their professional network, and gain familiarity with corporate culture. Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities, supporting essential services like hospitals and public safety centers, meaning continuous operation is paramount. In this role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure, particularly if you have a background in Electrical/Electrician, HVAC, and skilled Mechanical trades.

Requirements

• Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15.
• Technical associates degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion
• Working on bachelor’s degree or relevant experience with 1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e., UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
• Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics
• Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies
• Knowledge of IT hardware and other data center operations functions
• Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, to sustain focus on long tasks.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments.
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
• SkillBridge Internship positions are open to active duty and/or transitioning military members.

Nice To Haves

• Background in IT, Networking, Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades
• Desire to learn a new skill or trade

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms
• Perform preventative maintenance on on-site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or lead vendors
• Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance
• Complete site logs and data gathering
• Issue basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts
• Respond to all on-site incidents and act as the need arises
• Complete routine work requests and circuit installations
• Provide assistance during critical maintenance activities
• Collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities
• Carry out basic infrastructure projects
• 24/7 Operation - Flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for workmate, respond to emergencies, etc.

Benefits

• Compensation or pay for this role is made through the service member's current enlistment contract based on pay guidelines set by the Department of Defense (DoD)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree