Chief Engineer (Data Center)

Data Center Chief Engineer

Denver, CO | Full-Time | On-Site

Are you passionate about keeping mission-critical facilities operating at peak performance? We are seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance, reliability, and operational excellence of a high-availability data center environment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and facilities expertise who thrives in critical infrastructure environments and enjoys leading projects, vendors, and facility operations that directly impact uptime and customer success.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day operations of a mission-critical data center facility.
• Maintain and improve reliability of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Method of Procedures (MOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and vendor service contracts.
• Manage facility projects including repairs, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor capacity planning for power, cooling, and space utilization.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Train engineering staff on critical systems and emergency procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning efforts.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 5+ years of data center facilities experience.
• 10+ years of facility, building, or critical infrastructure operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) or Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and maintenance programs.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot critical infrastructure and lead root cause analysis efforts.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings, layouts, and technical schematics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• EPA Universal 608 Certification.
• Experience in colocation or mission-critical environments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.