Critical Environment Engineer

QTS Data Centers

. Provide technical support for data center operations, including operation, maintenance, and repair of mission-critical equipment and systems .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,860 - $143,537 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center operations, including maintenance and repair of critical systems, compliance with safety standards, and implementation of operational procedures. Proficient in managing technical solutions and collaborating with engineering and construction teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center Operations ManagementHVAC Or Critical Power CertificationsMechanical And Electrical Systems KnowledgePreventative Maintenance ExperienceTechnical Solution Development

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Hard Skills

Data Center OperationsMechanical Equipment DesignElectrical Equipment DesignEmergency Backup SystemsPreventative MaintenanceWork Order Software SystemsSingle Line DrawingsSequence Of OperationsTechnical Plan DevelopmentCompliance With OSHA Standards

Certifications & Qualifications

HVAC CertificationsCritical Power Certifications

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMission-Critical EquipmentSOPsMOPsEOPsChange ManagementCustomer SLAsInfrastructure AssessmentsConstruction CoordinationFederal Customer Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support for data center operations, including operation, maintenance, and repair of mission-critical equipment and systems
Support 24x7 data center operations to achieve 100% uptime and compliance with customer SLAs
Assist with site construction activities and installations in coordination with the QTS Development Team and external construction resources
Witness equipment testing during commissioning and validate sequences of operations and operational documentation
Support local customer installations, technical solutions, drawings, customer move-ins and turn-ups, deployments, and power circuit installations
Evaluate ongoing infrastructure and operations assessments according to QTS policies and procedures
Support implementation and audit of local standard operating procedures
Support accreditation, certification, and compliance initiatives
Maintain compliance with OSHA standards and national electrical and building codes
Interface with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development, and peer operations organizations
Ensure adherence to SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and formal change control processes
Review and provide technical input on planned and emergency maintenance events
Help ensure maintenance activities are executed in controlled methods that protect critical-load reliability
Assist with change management approval for preventive and corrective maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent
Five or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment
HVAC or critical power certifications or equivalent professional experience
Ability to travel up to 50% to other Data Center locations as required
US Citizenship required by law due to federal customer contracts
Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers
Knowledge of electricity and medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems
Experience with emergency backup systems, including generators, UPS, and battery backup
Knowledge of preventative maintenance and work order software systems, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations
Ability to develop solutions and create technical plans on projects
Seven or more years of direct experience with facilities engineering related activities in a data center environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and 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
Competitive benefits package
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Bonus or commission eligibility
Generous PTO
Floating holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities