Lead Operating Engineer
About The Position
The Engineer Lead role provides the opportunity to expand your skills and experience while supporting mission-critical infrastructure operations within a high-availability data center environment. This position combines hands-on technical work with day-to-day leadership responsibilities, supporting facility operations, preventative maintenance, and repair activities for critical building systems. The Engineer Lead works closely with engineering staff, vendors, and site leadership to ensure the safe and reliable operation of power, cooling, and mechanical infrastructure that supports data center operations. This role operates in a 24x365 mission-critical environment and helps ensure that all facility systems are maintained in accordance with company standards, client requirements, and industry best practices. There is a strong emphasis on acquiring operational qualification within six months of training commencement. Advanced level qualification is expected within 3 years. Individuals will be required to work rotating shifts and scheduled overtime, as well as successfully pass onsite yearly recertification.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to lead by example and provide technical guidance to peers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Technical, vocational, or trade school training preferred
- Experience working in mission-critical facilities such as data centers, industrial plants, or similar environments
- Hands-on experience with building infrastructure systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, chillers, generators, and UPS systems
- Experience performing preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting
Nice To Haves
- Experience with building automation systems and CMMS platforms preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and operating building infrastructure and energy management systems.
- Ensuring continuous operation of critical systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, cooling systems, generators, UPS systems, and other supporting infrastructure.
- Performing preventive maintenance on facility equipment in accordance with company standards, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices.
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Conducting regular facility inspections and documenting equipment condition and operational status.
- Coordinating and overseeing maintenance activities performed by vendors and subcontractors.
- Responding to emergency situations such as equipment failures, alarms, fire events, or facility disruptions.
- Providing technical guidance and day-to-day support to engineering staff.
- Assisting with commissioning, installation, and startup of facility equipment.
- Maintaining accurate work orders, preventative maintenance records, and operational logs using the CMMS system.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety policies, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assisting with facility documentation including reports, maintenance records, and operational updates.
- Supporting ongoing training and development of engineering staff.
Benefits
- Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
- In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
