Required Skills: HVAC systems, emergency power systems, data center electrical infrastructure,

Job Description

Position Details:

Title: Senior Facilities Engineer
Location: Washington, DC

Duration: Min 12+Months

Job Description:

• Monitor and manage HVAC, electrical, and network systems for all 911 operations.
• Identify and resolve infrastructure risks affecting call floor and RF antenna sites.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections, performance tracking, and preventive maintenance.
• Support failover testing, cybersecurity monitoring, and disaster recovery activities.
• Prepare weekly reports and recommend improvements aligned with industry standards.
• Draft SOWs, review RFPs, and provide technical input on design or upgrade projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6–10 years of experience in facilities or data center engineering, focusing on mission-critical operations.
• Proven experience with HVAC systems, emergency power systems, data center electrical infrastructure, and environmental monitoring.
• Experience managing data center construction, upgrades, and vendor coordination.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery, redundant systems, and preventive maintenance protocols.
• Knowledge of data center standards such as TIA-942 and Uptime Institute Tier Standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work onsite and respond to operational emergencies as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with government or emergency service facilities (911 or similar environments).
• Experience with architectural design/remediation for technical infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in data center audit practices and energy efficiency optimization.
• Certifications such as Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA), BICSI, or LEED are a plus.