Critical Facilities Engineer - Cohort Q1 Military Talent Programs

Overview

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating data centers and infrastructure to enable connectivity and digital services. This program is part of the DoD Skill Bridge initiative, offering transitioning service members hands‑on experience in Equinix data center operations. Interns will support routine and semi‑routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX data centers.

Equinix Emerging Talent, Military Program provides service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce. This program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active‑duty U.S. military personnel transitioning out of the military to civilian workforce.

We are accepting applications for the Skill Bridge Cohort Class of Q1 2026 supporting the Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer. Training will be in a digital infrastructure environment supporting an initiative to link service members to employment opportunities. Ideal start dates are late February through March.

Do you have a background in IT, Networking, Electronics, Electrician, HVAC or skilled Mechanical trades, or a desire to learn a new skill? This could be your next career move.

In this DoD Skill Bridge Program, you will:

• Learn how military experience translates into a civilian career

• Explore a career in a field you might pursue after separation from active duty

• Earn real‑world industry qualifications and certifications

• Build experience in your trade with our team

• Expand your professional network

• Gain familiarity with corporate culture

Data Centers are Critical Facilities that support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centers, and other essential operations. In this role you will perform repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of critical facility infrastructure, drawing on a background in Electrical/Electrician, HVAC, or skilled Mechanical trades.

• Perform site inspections and supervise building and Data Center alarms

• Conduct preventative maintenance or lead vendors on on‑site infrastructure

• Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance

• Maintain knowledge of critical infrastructure such as UPS, generators, BMS, chillers and life safety systems

• Complete site logs and data gathering for basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts

• Respond to on‑site incidents as needed

• Complete routine work requests and circuit installations

• Assist during critical maintenance activities

• Collaborate within the department and provide recommendations for maintenance

• Carry out basic infrastructure projects

• Support 24/7 operations, with flexibility to work shifts, on‑call, and respond to emergencies

Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DoD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15. Required

• Technical associate degree, military‑technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion

• Education level:
  Working on a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience with 1–4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, life safety systems)

• Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics

• Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies

• Knowledge of IT hardware and other data center operations functions

• Good time management, ability to multi‑task and sustain focus on long tasks

• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly

• Initiative, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, teamwork, creativity

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in evolving environments

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team work

• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels

Skill Bridge Internship positions are open to active duty and/or transitioning military members. Compensation is provided through the service member's current enlistment contract per DoD guidelines.

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