Data Center Facilities Engineer

About the OpportunityZipStaff is seeking a Data Center Facilities Engineer to support critical data-center operations for a major healthcare organization in the St. Louis / O’Fallon area. This role is hands-on MEP and white-space operations: HVAC/CRAC, power, fire systems, cabling, alarms, change tickets, and incident response. Desk-only IT or network-only engineers without data-center mechanical/electrical exposure will not be a fit. What You’ll Do:

• Deploy and support data-center technologies end-to-end.
• Track assets and cabling using standard documentation.
• Monitor and respond to alarms for IT and mechanical/electrical plant (MEP) equipment.
• Complete change requests and assigned tasks.
• Respond to incident tickets.
• Support structured cabling (copper/fiber), cable testing, cooling, and electrical concepts on the floor.

• 2-4 years data-center or critical-facilities experience (or equivalent).
• Hands-on exposure to HVAC/CRAC, chillers, air handlers, UPS, switchgear, standby generators, clean-agent fire protection, sprinkler/fire detection, and BAS.
• Structured cabling (copper/fiber) and cable testing.
• Working knowledge of data-center cooling and electrical concepts.
• Change management and troubleshooting.
• Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently on-site.
• Bachelor’s in a quantitative or business field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work on-site in O’Fallon, MO.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare or other regulated critical-facilities environments.
• Strong ticket and change-control hygiene.

About ZipStaffZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled infrastructure professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success. To apply, please submit your resume highlighting data-center HVAC/CRAC, power (UPS/generators/switchgear), and cabling or alarm-response work.