QTS Data Centers · 2 hours ago
Senior Critical Environment Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expQTS Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Critical Environment Engineer to assist with the engineering related to electrical and mechanical systems within their portfolio. The role involves providing technical support for data center operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with various teams to maintain operational excellence.
Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureData CenterWeb Hosting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to all aspects of data center operations including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission critical equipment and systems supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs
Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards. Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation
Provide technical support for all local customer installations, in coordination with key stakeholders to coordinate site technical solutions and drawings for customer move-ins and turn-ups, including deployments and power circuit installations
Attends factory witness tests to ensure supplier compliance with QTS standards
Provide and evaluate ongoing assessment of infrastructure and operations as required by QTS policies and procedures
Supports implementation and audit local standard operating procedures in conjunction with our Corporate Audit teams
Collaborate and advise on various accreditation, certification and compliance initiatives as may be required by QTS
Maintain compliance with local health & safety (i.e. OSHA) standards and national electrical and building codes
Interfaces with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development and peer operations organizations
Ensure adherence to all standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency operating procedures (EOP) established for the critical environments, as well as the formal change control process
Participates in the scheduling, coordination and completion of all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility and ensure these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems
Acts as the approval authority for the Change Management Process for preventative and corrective maintenance. Advises and collaborates with operations for continuous improvement of CAB processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar HVAC or critical power certifications OR equivalent professional experience
Seven or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering)
HVAC or critical power certifications or equivalent professional experience
Ability to travel up to 50% to other Data Center locations as required
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
Must be fluent with and possess an excellent working knowledge of Data Center Critical Environments
Ability to develop solutions and create technical plans as well as execute plans on complex projects as needed
Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to improve quality / reliability and continuously drive down operating costs
Advanced understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and design related to data centers. (Including but not limited to: uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers (air-cooled and water-cooled), pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers.)
Extensive knowledge of electricity and medium / low voltage electrical distribution systems
Extensive experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup)
Knowledge of preventative maintenance and work order software systems
Preferred
Ten or more years of direct experience with facilities engineering related activities in a data center environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid volunteer days
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
Wellness program
Other company benefits
Company
QTS Data Centers
QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.74BKey Investors
General Atlantic
2025-08-13Debt Financing· $1.65B
2021-06-07Acquired
2020-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brent Bensten
CTO
J
Jon Greaves
Executive Vice President - Quality Special Operations
Recent News
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