Site Engineer I

Digital Realty • Seattle, WA

94d • $36 - $38

About The Position

The Site Engineer I position is a contributing member to the site level Data Center Operations team assigned to one or more of our data center properties reporting directly to the Manager Engineering Operations. The Site Engineer I will have experience in mission critical infrastructure, including Generators, UPS Systems, HVAC Systems, Fire/Life Safety Systems, BMS Systems, and CMMS systems. It is expected that the Site Engineer I candidate has expertise in either electrical work or mechanical work and it would be expected that he/she would be competent in the area of non-expertise.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in mission critical facilities operating/engineering or equivalent equipment experience.
• Hands-on electrical or mechanical skill and competence in the area of non-expertise.
• Strong knowledge of various UPS Systems and architectures.
• Strong knowledge of various cooling systems and architectures.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure redundancy configurations and equipment and their risks.
• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency principles.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of emergency situations and escalation processes.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Visio or AutoCad.
• Strong understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power metering systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the daily site operation, including creation and modification of site operating procedures.
• Contribute to creation of change management tickets.
• Create timely incident reporting.
• Perform site maintenance and repairs/inspections to help ensure Digital Realty's data center operations achieve the highest level of availability.
• Gain a complete understanding of facility layout and operation of MEP systems.
• Illustrate site specific system one-lines with good accuracy.
• Understand customer SLA's and engineering specific lease obligations critical to data center operations.
• Supervise construction activity and installations as required.
• Effectively troubleshoot site mechanical and electrical systems.
• Respond to unplanned events without immediate supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• 401k match.
• Disability benefits.
• Wellness and education benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: No Education Listed