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Data Center Critical Infrastructure Systems Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC (Fully Onsite)
Schedule: Overnight Shift | Sunday-Thursday | 11:00 PM-8:00 AM
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
Start Date: September 2026
Overview
We are seeking a Data Center Critical Infrastructure Systems Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of electrical and mechanical systems within a large-scale data center environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data center facilities, power distribution, cooling systems, and preventative maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced support for electrical and mechanical systems within a data center environment.
- Perform installation, preventive maintenance, repair, testing, and calibration of critical infrastructure equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot UPS systems, generators, electrical distribution systems, chillers, CRAH units, HVAC systems, pumping systems, and building controls.
- Monitor and maintain cooling plants, environmental controls, and power systems to ensure maximum uptime.
- Inspect and test mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, pumps, valves, compressors, controls, wiring, and related infrastructure.
- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications to support maintenance and operational activities.
- Ensure all systems operate in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Support inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of data monitoring and control systems.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts involving complex electrical and mechanical system issues.
- Participate in 24x7 operational support of the data center environment.
- Assist with infrastructure upgrades, maintenance projects, and operational improvements.
- Support initiatives focused on maintaining 100% uptime for critical systems.
Required Qualifications
- 4 years of experience supporting data center facilities or critical infrastructure environments.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical codes, standards, and maintenance practices.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Chillers
- HVAC and cooling plants
- CRAH units
- UPS systems
- Generators
- Building automation and control systems
- Electrical distribution systems
- Pumping systems
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specification documents.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, mission-critical environments.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical licenses or certifications in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
- Predictive maintenance certifications.
- Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
- Previous experience working within a large enterprise data center environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
- Ability to climb ladders, kneel, stoop, bend, and work in confined areas.
- Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions typical of facilities and maintenance operations.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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