Building Engineer, Critical Data Centers

Building Engineer, Critical Data Centers

The Critical Data Center Building Engineer performs day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of the Data Center facilities and equipment to keep building assets at the highest degree of care, value, and reliability. The position holder must understand base building and critical environment infrastructure and have experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on all base building and critical system equipment, including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, security, and emergency back‑up systems.

• Identify and immediately recognize system faults and respond to operational and emergency situations.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Method of Procedures (MOP), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) established for the critical environments, as well as the formal change control process.
• Maintain strict compliance with all Federal, State and Local codes, regulations and standards.
• Operate machinery to approved specifications ensuring no downtime attributed to poor operations. Perform preventive maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment.
• Perform tests, rounds, and analyze data to ensure the proper functioning of equipment.
• Monitor operations and make customer approved adjustments of chilled water systems, heat exchangers, CRAC units, HVAC, electrical systems, emergency back‑up systems, hot water systems, pumps, valves, filters and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Record readings and make recommendations for adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment.
• Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and reports. Maintain knowledge about preventive maintenance and work order software systems.
• Coordinate contractor and management approvals for work orders that require the use of outside contractors. Maintain detailed logs of all work performed.
• Perform all assigned work to ensure the safety of the building’s tenants and the continuous operation of the facility.
• Maintain organized building files.
• May be on‑call after regular scheduled hours.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of 5 years previous critical data center operations engineering experience.
• CFC Certified – Certification for handling refrigerants (a plus).
• Proficient computer and email skills.
• Proficient with Building Automation Systems.
• Must have the ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Hourly rate is between $43.26 and $52.88 per hour, with an anticipated annual base compensation range of $89,980.8 to $109,990.4 inclusive of required overtime.

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.