Data Center Operations Engineer 2

At a glance

We’re hiring:
Data Center Operations Engineer 2 to join Sabey Data Centers in Ashburn, VA. If you have strong HVAC or electrical experience and thrive in hands‑on, technical environments, this is an opportunity to grow with an industry leader. You’ll help maintain and optimize the critical facility systems that keep Sabey’s data centers running around the clock.

In this role, you’ll:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems
• Monitor facility conditions, troubleshoot equipment, and respond to critical alarms
• Support infrastructure upgrades, maintenance activities, and vendor coordination
• Contribute to operational reliability, continuous improvement, and safety across the site

This position is based on‑site in Ashburn, VA, with a Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. schedule. $95,335–$143,003 + bonus eligibility

Another Source's client, Sabey Data Centers is recruiting a Data Center Operations Engineer 2 to join their team in Ashburn, VA. This is an opportunity to take a hands‑on role in the reliability and performance of mission‑critical infrastructure, helping ensure the systems behind Sabey's data center operationsremainavailable, resilient, and ready to support customers around the clock.

The standard work schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m., with the expectation ofparticipatingin on-call coverage as needed.

Who is Sabey Data Centers?

Sabey Data Centers is a premier multi-tenant data center provider, setting the standard for operational excellence, efficiency, and sustained uptime. With over 20 years ofexpertiseand three million square feet of mission-critical space, Sabey is the largest privately-owned data center owner and operator in the United States. Their cutting-edge facilities—located in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside Seattle);
East Wenatchee, WA;
Quincy, WA;
New York, NY;
Ashburn, VA; and Austin, TX, with a new location coming soon in Umatilla, OR—support top-tier financial institutions, technology giants, media powerhouses, and healthcare leaders, delivering unparalleled reliability, security, and scalability. By prioritizing sustainability and innovation, Sabey Data Centerscontinuesto shape the digital infrastructure of the future.

SDC is one of the few companies in the industry that bothbuildsandoperatesits own facilities, giving employees a unique end-to-end view of the data center world. We foster a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are truly valued, supported, and promoted from within. Sabey is deeply committed to being a responsible community partner, returning unused energy to grids and collaborating with local utilities for sustainable impact.

While competitors may offer higher salaries, few can match Sabey's positive culture, purpose-driven mission, and long-term career growth opportunities.

About This Role

As a Data Center Operations Engineer 2, you will be directly involved in the day-to-day maintenance, repair, monitoring, and operation of Sabey's critical data center infrastructure. Working across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, environmental control, and other facility systems, you will help maintain the high availability and operational standards that Sabey's customers depend on.

This role is well suited for someone with critical facilities or related technical experience who enjoys solving problems hands‑on, responding calmly when conditions change, and continuously building their technical expertise. You will work both independently and alongside operations teammates, vendors, and contractors while contributing to preventive maintenance, incident response, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Your Contribution Will Likely Include

• Helpingmaintainmaximumuptime and availability across data center services by proactivelyidentifyingand addressing potential disruptions.

• Monitoring and supporting critical facility infrastructure, including power distribution, HVAC, environmental controls, and related systems.

• Performing and helping lead scheduled and preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, checks, and cleaning to support…