Job Title: Data Center Engineering Specialist

Location: San Antonio, TX (Onsite – Monday–Friday)
Salary: $150,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Engineering Specialist to support and optimize critical data center infrastructure within a large enterprise environment. This role is responsible for engineering design, operational support, and infrastructure reliability across electrical systems, HVAC, fire suppression, security systems, and other core data center technologies.

This position combines hands-on technical expertise with project leadership and infrastructure planning, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and bring strong experience in mission-critical facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center Infrastructure & Engineering

Design and support electrical, HVAC, fire suppression, and security systems for enterprise data centers
Monitor and optimize power utilization, cooling systems, and overall facility performance
Support capacity planning and infrastructure reliability initiatives
Coordinate installation, relocation, and retirement of data center systems and equipment

Operations & Monitoring

Monitor critical infrastructure systems including UPSs, PDUs, generators, HVAC, and leak detection systems
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Maintain operational documentation, engineering specifications, and support procedures
Participate in on-call support rotations and after-hours maintenance activities as needed

Project & Technical Leadership

Lead or contribute to infrastructure implementation and upgrade projects
Coordinate with internal IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders on infrastructure initiatives
Support integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance activities for enterprise systems
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reliability, and operational efficiency

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Partner with cross-functional teams to support business and operational goals
Mentor team members on infrastructure standards, troubleshooting, and best practices
Research emerging technologies and recommend cost-effective infrastructure solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in electrical systems, data center operations, or critical facility engineering
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and infrastructure systems
Experience supporting mission-critical environments and enterprise infrastructure
Ability to work onsite in San Antonio, TX

Preferred Experience

Knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs, CRACs, chillers, and cooling systems
Experience reading one-line diagrams and engineering blueprints
Background in troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action documentation
Experience with EPMS, SCADA, or BMS controls systems
Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification or pursuit of licensure preferred
Membership in IEEE preferred
Oil & Gas, refinery, or industrial operations experience preferred

Work Environment

Onsite Monday–Friday in San Antonio, TX
May require after-hours, weekend, or on-call support rotations
Some travel may be required
Fast-paced environment supporting critical enterprise infrastructure systems