DCO Facilities Chief Engineer

About the role

This role serves as the senior technical authority for facilities infrastructure within Data Center Operations. You provide subject matter expertise across electrical, mechanical, environmental, and life safety systems that support mission-critical operations. The role leads complex problem resolution, supports commissioning and design reviews, and drives continuous improvement across campus infrastructure without direct people management responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for critical power, cooling, and environmental systems.
• Lead technical response efforts during infrastructure events and support root cause analysis activities.
• Participate in Change Advisory Board reviews and ensure operational readiness for planned changes.
• Support commissioning, startup, and deployment of new equipment across local and regional campuses.
• Review mechanical and electrical design documents and provide operational feedback to engineering, construction, and vendors.
• Drive improvements to maintenance strategies, automation efforts, and operational processes.
• Lead technical working sessions to resolve recurring facilities challenges.
• Review and approve procedures for maintenance activities, safety programs, and OSHA compliance.
• Develop infrastructure performance metrics and provide reporting to leadership.
• Mentor technicians and engineers to strengthen technical capability within DCO.
• Deliver technical training related to arc flash safety, power systems, mechanical systems, and control sequences.
• Support compliance audits and certification activities.

Requirements

• Recognized technical authority in mission-critical facilities infrastructure.
• Strong judgment during high-impact operational events.
• Ability to translate technical findings into operational improvements.
• Clear communication across technicians, engineers, vendors, and leadership.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and disciplined execution.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of experience in facilities, electrical, or mechanical systems within data center or comparable mission-critical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, ATS or STS units, PDUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumping systems, and fire suppression systems.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, condition assessments, and lifecycle management of hydronic and water treatment assets, leveraging data-driven analysis to improve system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements related to water management programs while driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Switch operational standards.
• Strong understanding of control systems and sequences of operation.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Experience supporting commissioning, design review, and infrastructure deployment.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional relevant certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

• Technical leadership in mission-critical facilities infrastructure.
• Expertise in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to manage and improve facility maintenance and operational processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• A Culture of Karma – Self-motivated by karma, ensuring actions contribute to a positive, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.
• Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology and be part of emerging technology development.
• Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Choose between in-office, hybrid, or fully remote work, with technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.
• Career Stability & Growth – Invest in people, providing opportunities and advancement in a stable, growing company.
• Generous Benefits Package – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family tailored to personal needs.

Pay

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Schedule

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