Data Center Infrastructure Engineering

Everforth Apex
Charlotte, NC, United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM)

Job description

  • Design, maintain, and improve critical electrical infrastructure such as utility service, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and power distribution.
  • Manage cooling and mechanical systems that support data center environments.
  • Conduct capacity planning for power, space, and cooling.
  • Perform infrastructure resiliency, redundancy, and failover analysis.
  • Participate in data center construction, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
  • Lead root cause analysis of infrastructure failures.
  • Utilize DCIM, monitoring, and engineering metrics for data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborate with construction teams, utilities, vendors, and facility stakeholders on infrastructure projects.

Requirements

We are seeking a candidate to help design, maintain, improve, and expand the physical infrastructure of a data center. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of critical power and cooling systems, capacity management, infrastructure projects, and operational resiliency. This role focuses on the physical infrastructure, not the IT hardware or software running within it. This is a potential contract-to-hire opportunity., * A strong working knowledge of data center critical infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and/or structured cabling systems, with an engineering or technical discipline background.

  • Experience supporting budgets and cost controls for data center projects and infrastructure operations.
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with Real Estate, Critical Systems, Construction, and Technology teams.
  • Proven ability to contribute to data center infrastructure engineering and design activities.
  • Experience delivering technical solutions that meet defined availability, redundancy, quality, and budget requirements.
  • Professional experience working within a large, complex organization and collaborating across functions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting technical and operational information.
  • Experience leading teams and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Typically 5+ years of experience in Data Center, Critical Systems, or related infrastructure engineering disciplines.
  • Experience supporting data center engineering, construction, upgrades, or integration activities in a multi-site environment.
  • Working knowledge of risk assessment and availability concepts for data centers.
  • A solid understanding of data center technologies and associated monitoring and management tools (DCIM).
  • Experience compiling site assessments, infrastructure health evaluations, and facility upgrade plans.
  • Working knowledge of root-cause failure analysis for critical systems equipment.
  • Familiarity with working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to support compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Exposure to commissioning activities, including testing and validation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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