CE Engineer

About the role

The Data Center Critical Environments Technician supports the reliability, safety, and operational readiness of the facility’s critical infrastructure. This role focuses on energizing server racks, ensuring electrical readiness, and performing HVAC sealing and containment work.

Key Responsibilities

• Rack Energization & Electrical Readiness
• Perform safe and compliant energization of new and existing server racks.
• Verify electrical infrastructure readiness, including PDUs, breakers, grounding, and labeling.
• Conduct pre-energization inspections to ensure adherence to electrical safety standards.
• Document energization activities, load capacities, and configuration changes.
• Collaborate with deployment and operations teams to schedule and sequence energization work.
• HVAC Sealing & Environmental Containment
• Install, inspect, and maintain HVAC sealing materials such as gaskets, blanking panels, brush strips, and containment curtains.
• Identify and remediate airflow leaks to improve cooling efficiency and reduce bypass air.
• Support hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment initiatives and airflow optimization projects.
• Perform routine checks on CRAC/CRAH units, ducting, and airflow management systems.
• Document sealing work and provide recommendations for improving thermal performance.
• Critical Environment Operations
• Assist with routine inspections of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems.
• Respond to alarms, environmental deviations, and operational incidents.
• Follow strict safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and escalation paths.
• Maintain accurate logs, work orders, and change management documentation.
• Support commissioning, decommissioning, and infrastructure upgrade activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center operations, critical environments, or electrical/mechanical trades.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices and rack power distribution.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, airflow management, and containment best practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings, electrical one-lines, and equipment specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Preferred certifications such as OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, EPA 608, or equivalent.
• Experience with DCIM tools, ticketing systems, and change management processes.
• Background in facilities, electrical work, or mechanical systems.

Core Competencies

• Safety-first mindset
• Technical troubleshooting
• Clear communication
• Team collaboration
• Documentation accuracy
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We also offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development includes an on-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars, certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA. We also have a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants to address questions about benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. For more details, visit our Welcome Packet. Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. For ADA accommodations, contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.