Senior Engineer– Data Center Engineering Operations

Posted:
10/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States ⋅ Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
On-site

Senior Engineer– Data Center Engineering Operations

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with technical experience and outstanding customer service skills to oversee associated vendors for critical infrastructure, including engineering and maintenance. You will support site engineering projects, budgets, risks, and changes, ensuring the smooth functioning of our data center infrastructure as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Senior Engineer – Data Center Engineering Operations is responsible for executing operational objectives, policies, and procedures. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has working knowledge of HVAC, Chillers, Mechanical, plumbing operations, fire safety systems, Generator, Switchgear and UPS systems operations and maintenance as they relate to data center operation. The candidate should have strong background in writing MOPs, EOPs and SOPs for the data center environment. A fundamental knowledge of typical data center sequence of operations is a must.

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

  • Reinforce a team of 24/7/365 skilled facility engineers and professionals

  • Support facility operations, including electrical, UPS, mechanical, and control systems such as HVAC systems, generators, and safety systems

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex incident management issues, producing incident reports for further analysis

  • Coordinate contractual activities

  • Oversee facilities projects, including budget, schedule, and scope

  • Execute strategies to prevent potential problems

  • Participate in commissioning processes and testing of existing and new equipment

  • Maintain overall site capacity, including electrical, mechanical, and control systems

  • Successfully deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with external project teams and resources

  • Handle and resolve escalations while partnering with relevant stakeholders to deliver projects

  • Assist in budget management

  • Execute policies and procedures for essential operating protocols

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in a 24/7/365 critical facility environment, including troubleshooting

  • Knowledge of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) compliance requirements and experience with audits

  • Understanding of power distribution and control systems, redundancy, resiliency, and physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform activities such as walking, kneeling, climbing, pulling, bending, lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods.

  • Capable of climbing ladders up to 30 feet and structures up to 45 feet, and maneuvering around trucks, scaffolds, and equipment

  • Proficient in operating tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery

  • Able to work in limited light and differentiate colors

  • Willingness to work in emergency situations and inclement weather, with the availability for overtime as needed

  • Must use and maintain personal protective equipment as required

  • Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments, including adverse weather conditions and noise

  • Able to work in areas covered by brush and trees or in trenches with poor footing and uneven or wet ground

  • Willingness to work with energized conductors and equipment rated from low to medium voltages

  • Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record according to company policy and a valid state driver's license

  • Familiarity with driving and operating vehicles such as automobiles, pickup trucks, vans, ATVs, aerial man-lifts, and forklifts (forklift and man-lift operation require prior certification)

  • Ability to operate test equipment for meters and electrical fault location

  • Proficient using computers and calculators

  • Adaptability to future changes in equipment, vehicles, and tools as required

  • Proven ability to concentrate and demonstrate a capacity for learning technical concepts and adapting to new technologies quickly

  • Proficient in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including effectively communicating progress of programs/projects

Experience

  • 5+ years operations-related experience or equivalent work experience

  • 4+ years of hands-on work experience in a technical environment

Education

  • Associate’s degree in related Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience

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Annual Salary

$90,000.00 - $185,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.


 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.


 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

  • Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.