Critical Facilities Engineer II

Flexential Corp.•Richmond, VA

4d•$42 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Infrastructure Engineer II performs preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment at assigned data centers, maintaining mission-critical uptime of 99.999% or higher. The role includes vendor management, scheduling, documentation control, and maintaining a strong working relationship with Data Center Technicians (DCTs), including providing hands-on training as needed. The position also supports facility operations, customer power provisioning, maintenance planning, commissioning, and operational excellence while maintaining a safe work environment and applicable authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. The role has 24x7 facility on-call responsibility and may involve off-hours and weekend maintenance when required. It includes physical activity such as walking or standing for half of the time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and travel 5% of the time. The stated hourly pay range is $42.00–$44.00, with actual pay dependent on experience, location, and qualifications.

Requirements

At least 2 years of data center experience.
At least 4 years of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving.
Experience working with building automation.
At least 4 years of experience in a critical infrastructure environment.
Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in critical data center operations, including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAH units.
Applicable trade experience.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to walk or stand for 50% of the time.
Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to travel 5% of the time.
Must possess a valid driver's license and insurance.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Electrical or mechanical certifications.
An associate degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience working in data centers, with an emphasis on building and equipment operation.
Functional and technical depth and complexity that meets or exceeds expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment at assigned data centers.
Monitor and maintain the operation, maintenance, and repair of mission-critical equipment and systems to achieve 99.999% uptime and comply with customer SLAs.
Provide 24x7 facility on-call coverage.
Manage vendor relationships.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans, and other technical documents.
Drive changes that support operational excellence goals.
Identify constraints and propose solutions.
Assist with disaster recovery dry-run exercises and commissioning efforts.
Maintain AHJ requirements and implement change windows in accordance with company policies.
Assist with provisioning power for customer orders and other assigned electrical modifications while maintaining a safe work environment.
Assist with off-hours and weekend maintenance activities when required.
Assist with reports on customer utilization, including space and power.
Read and prepare Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data center maintenance and operations.
Perform assigned facility rounds to check equipment operation, aesthetics, and cleanliness.
Monitor and alert on facility equipment.
Maintain a strong working relationship with Data Center Technicians and provide hands-on training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.