Data Center Facility Engineer I - Secacus, NJ

Evocative•Secaucus, NJ

15d•Onsite

About The Position

About Evocative Evocative is a global leader in Internet infrastructure, delivering enterprise-class data centers, networks, and bare metal solutions that power exceptional digital experiences. With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we serve businesses that demand reliability, scalability, and secure digital transformation. Our mission is to empower the world’s most innovative companies with resilient, high-performance infrastructure. Role Summary As a Data Center Facility Engineer at our Secaucus, New Jersey facility, you will play a critical role in sustaining the uptime, safety, and performance of our mission-critical infrastructure. This is a hands-on position that demands strong technical expertise, a sharp eye for detail, and the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic 24/7 operating environment. You will own the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and support of electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems that are foundational to the data center's reliability and functionality. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Secaucus, New Jersey, with shift availability required across days, evenings, nights, and weekends to support continuous operations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a data center, critical infrastructure, or similar technical environment
Strong mechanical or electrical systems proficiency, including UPS, HVAC, BMS, and generators
Experience working with BMS and/or DCIM systems for monitoring and incident response
Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance procedures, tools, and documentation
Understanding of redundancy concepts (e.g., N+1) in data center power and cooling design
Skilled in the use of tools, meters, and monitoring systems
Proven troubleshooting skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Effective communicator and team collaborator
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Clear and professional communication skills
A collaborative spirit and a can-do attitude
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks, including walking, climbing, kneeling, and crouching
Ability to work in and around energized electrical equipment, mechanical systems, and environments with elevated noise levels and varying temperatures
Ability to respond to emergencies quickly and work in varying indoor environments
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Secaucus, New Jersey, with shift availability required across days, evenings, nights, and weekends to support continuous 24/7 operations
Participation in an on-call rotation, including nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine site inspections and supervise building and data center alarms
Perform preventive maintenance on critical infrastructure or coordinate vendor-led work
Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems
Operate and maintain systems including UPS, generators, chillers, BMS, and fire/life safety equipment
Work with power distribution systems, including PDUs, RPPs, ATS, and switchgear
Maintain site logs, gather operational data, and assist with MOPs and basic permitting processes
Monitor key environmental and performance metrics (e.g., temperature, humidity, airflow) to ensure optimal cooling and system efficiency
Respond to on-site incidents and support critical maintenance activities as needed
Complete routine work orders and assist with circuit installations
Support basic infrastructure projects as assigned
Collaborate with team members and provide input on maintenance best practices
Support a 24/7 operation, including rotating shifts, emergency response, and coverage needs
Manage power load transfers during maintenance and outages.