Critical Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Key job responsibilities
As the Operations Engineer you will provide testing and validation oversight of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure in existing operational facilities. This includes but is not limited to review of as-built documents and equipment submittals and managing third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite functional and integrated systems testing. You will own your projects' successes where you worked to resolve technical issues and had Bias for Action to address schedule impacts and coordination demands onsite.
You will be sharing your lessons learned leading towards team growth and program improvements.
You will get the opportunity to provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling test script development designing and planning of retro commissioning projects. During commissioning you will be continuously auditing vendors' activities to ensure compliance with environmental quality and safety requirements while minimizing impact to operational data centers. Following the project reporting format you will be responsible for regular reporting of retro commissioning progress and metrics of assigned projects to your Regional Commissioning Manager.
You will have the opportunity to lead several projects simultaneously to achieve key milestones and deliver optimized data center performance while managing project budget as approved by Finance.
- Medium and low voltage power systems
- Generators
- UPS
- HVAC Air Handlers / Exhaust Fans / VFD
- Chilled Water Systems
- Building Management systems BMS
- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems EPMS
- Testing and balancing
- Pumps and Hydronic systems
- 5 years of engineering installation or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience
- High technical competency in either mechanical or electrical or control systems utilized in critical infrastructures with the capability to learn and be trained in the others.
- Understand the design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation including drawings specifications vendor submittals and sequences of operations and provide feedback on the same in accordance with standards for basis of design.
- Develop but majorly review commissioning documentation such as test plans scripts and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy in accordance with the design requirements.
- Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite - Word Excel Outlook required advanced knowledge of SharePoint or similar preferred
- Strong communication skills detail oriented highly organized and able to work in high stress environments to maintain calm and respectful interaction with multiple teams
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical electrical and controls systems for critical infrastructures
- Ability to read and edit construction documents design drawings control diagrams specifications etc.
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals
Job Type &
Location:
This is a Contract position based out of Umatilla, OR.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Umatilla, OR.
Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 2026.
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