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Chief Engineer, Data Centers

Charlotte, NC💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical data center infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, fire safety, and digital systems to ensure continuous uptime.

Role type

Senior IC facilities engineer (data centers)

Builds

Reliable data center operations for commercial real estate clients

Domain

Commercial real estate / Data center facilities management

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operating Engineer license, Universal CFC license, diesel generator operation, UPS/ATS/switchgear maintenance, boiler/chiller/pump maintenance, fire suppression systems, BMS/DDC controls, energized equipment work, construction basics

Preferred skills

AAS in engineering, SMA/FMA/RPA certifications, 10+ years in critical environment operations, mathematics/physics/chemistry principles

Technologies

MS Office, CMMS, V-EWFD (VESDA), DDC, BMS

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain diesel generators, UPS, ATS, and electrical switchgear; maintain mechanical systems (boilers, chillers, pumps); manage fire/life safety suppression systems; perform repairs on building infrastructure; interpret design/construction documents; work on energized equipment

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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