Critical Facilities Engineer - Lead

Job Description This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a mission-critical data center environment, ensuring 24/7 uptime across all electrical and mechanical systems. In addition to being hands-on with equipment like UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and cooling systems, the lead acts as a technical escalation point for the team. They oversee preventative and predictive maintenance, help troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure all work is performed to standard. This person typically has a strong understanding of how a data center operates end-to-end and plays a key role in mentoring junior engineers, improving processes, and maintaining a safe, high-performing environment. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in critical facilities, data centers, or similar environments Strong experience with electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs) and/or mechanical systems (CRACs, CRAHs, chillers) Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across power and cooling infrastructure Experience performing preventative and predictive maintenance Strong understanding of how data center systems operate end-to-end Ability to create and follow MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs Experience responding to incidents, alarms, and emergency situations Ability to work independently and lead troubleshooting efforts Strong communication skills and ability to mentor or guide junior team members Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, electrical/mechanical licenses) Experience training or mentoring junior engineers Military experience in mission-critical environments OEM or large-scale equipment experience (power or HVAC systems) Exposure to CMMS systems and reliability reporting Formal training on UPS or specialized critical infrastructure systems