Critical Facility Engineer

Salute

Critical Facility Engineer managing data center infrastructure for hyperscale clients. Overseeing maintenance and operations for critical facility reliability.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeGainesville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $36 - $48 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform electrical, mechanical, and control system maintenance and operations with strict adherence to operating procedures (SOP/MOP/EOP).
Coordinate, supervise, and monitor activities from a 24/7/365 Facility Operations Center (FOC).
Dispatch peers to investigate or respond to alerts from the FOC.
Support FOC dispatch requests in the field.
Supervise contractors, trade workers, and other vendors.
Perform facility inspections.
Participate in the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for events, faults, and issues.
Drive continuous improvement efforts on the programs and processes which are managed by the data center operations department.
Complete a rigorous 8-month Critical Facility Engineering certification program.
Foster a collaborative team culture built on mutual respect and a shared mission to be the best data center operators in our industry.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must meet at least one of the three qualifications below:
ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology; or
Journeyman or Master license in the HVAC or electrical trade; or
2 years of experience in one of the mission-critical engineering operations roles below:
U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program
U.S. Army Prime Power Program
U.S. military aviation maintenance supervisor (E-6 to E-9 or commissioned officer)
NERC System Operator (RC, BT, TO, or BI)
Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO)
Data center Critical Facility Engineer
Experience performing electrical, mechanical, and control system operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Ability to interpret schematics and technical drawings.
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire suppression/alarm systems associated with mission critical environments.
Experience working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts – because your health matters.
Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical maintenancemechanical maintenancecontrol system maintenancetroubleshootingrepairsRoot Cause Analysisinterpret schematicstechnical drawingsfire suppression systemsalarm systems

Soft Skills

collaborative team culturesupervisioncoordinationmonitoringcontinuous improvementmutual respectcommunicationleadership

Certifications

Critical Facility Engineering certificationJourneyman licenseMaster license