Data Center Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support a company focused on the operation and maintenance of mission-critical data center infrastructure. This position is on-site in the Ashburn, Virginia area
. The Data Center Operations Engineer will serve as the technical subject matter expert responsible for ensuring the reliability, resiliency, and performance of critical facility systems.

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical data center electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems.
• Support facility projects through design review, engineering evaluations, commissioning activities, and operational readiness assessments.
• Review technical drawings, construction documents, and installation plans to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Utilize Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and maintain facility performance.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party service vendors to execute preventative maintenance, troubleshoot system issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• 7+ years of experience operating large-scale data center environments in a technical lead or senior individual contributor capacity.
• Deep understanding of chiller systems, chilled water systems, air handlers, HVAC infrastructure, electrical switch gear, generators, load banks, UPS, STS, PDU, RPP, and battery systems.
• Direct experience with the design, engineering, commissioning, and operation of data center electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in data center tier rating systems, resiliency planning, and availability risk factors.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and specifications to ensure installations align with industry standards and operational requirements.
• Experience working with Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred, including NFPA, ATS, ATO, AOS, DCDC, or similar.

Salary Range: $108,000 - $145,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law