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Critical Facilities Engineer, Overland Park, KS

Cogent Communications
Overland Park, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Company

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high-speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Compensation

[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $80,000-$100,000/yr.

Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

Responsibilities

Maintain integrity of critical site facilities and Cogent Hubs, including:

  • Power (industrial/ large commercial)
    • Commercial power switch gear
    • Emergency power generation
    • Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    • DC Plant
    • Battery Plants
    • Air Quality (EPA compliance)
    • HVAC (industrial/ large commercial) – including
    • Centrifugal, Screw, and other various compressor types
    • Air Handling and distribution systems
    • Self-contained package units
    • HVAC control and systems
    • Cooling towers and other condensing systems
    • Fire Systems
    • Alarm systems, codes and regulations
    • Fire suppression systems
    • Clean Agent
    • Water Systems, pumps, flow control
    • CO2 sensors
    • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
    • System and administration
    • Programming
    • System Architecture
    • Network trouble shooting
    • Peripheral devices
Qualifications

Required

  • 10 years of experience in facility management with a skillset of diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and technical issues and finding solutions to correct facility system problems

Preferred

  • 5 years of experience with project management/project implementation supporting less experienced engineers
  • 10 years working directly with vendors and reviewing vendor methods of procedures
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position. To apply for the Critical Facilities Network Engineer position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com .

Applicants Only -No Recruiters Please!

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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