Substation Lead Engineer

Overview

We are hiring a Lead Engineer, a role that offers the opportunity to expand your skills and experience working on mission‑critical infrastructure facilities operations for the largest wholesale data center provider in the world. The position requires at least 40 hours per week and provides a clean, stable environment with a great benefits package.

As a Lead Engineer, you’ll work with your peers to ensure 365 day coverage and will spend most of your day on a variety of tasks, including walking the facility, inspecting infrastructure systems, performing routine maintenance, supervising the facility, assessing needs, monitoring construction projects, and completing repairs as needed. You will also gather data and enter readings into daily spreadsheets to support the underlying power, cooling, and other systems for customers’ computers.

• Monitoring building infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshooting and repairing building infrastructure systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and more.
• Performing preventive maintenance on all building equipment.
• Assembling and commissioning Data Center equipment.
• Preparing Change Management Forms and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Scheduling maintenance procedures with vendors.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and use of protective equipment.
• Responding quickly to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns as needed.

To be a good fit for this position you will have:

• An Associate's degree (AA/AS) or an equivalent combination of education and experience; data center experience is strongly preferred.
• A trade license or certification acquired through technical education/training.
• A facilities maintenance certification.
• Experience working with mission‑critical data equipment and the willingness to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong HVAC, mechanical, and electrical skills and experience.
• An understanding of computer systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and processes precisely and carefully.
• The willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift, at least one weekend day each week, and unscheduled overtime as needed to complete projects or break‑fixes.
• The ability to walk around a good deal of the time to perform inspections, do some work outdoors in the weather if needed, and lift heavy objects.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and career growth.

Digital Realty is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law or company policy.