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Data Center Facilities Engineer

Data Center Facilities Engineer

Inside Higher EdPalo Alto, CA, United States
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Data Center Facilities Engineer Inside Higher Ed

Location : Stanford, California, United States

Job purpose : Perform facilities engineering responsibilities that ensure critical facilities are reliable, dependable and available for IT systems hosted therein. Responsibilities include planning, design, construction, modification, operation, maintenance, and utilities that support critical facilities. May serve as project leader in area of expertise for a major group of ongoing, technically complex projects with large budgets and requiring substantial coordination.

Core Duties

  • Perform regular physical inspections of all building systems commonly found in data center or mission-critical facility environments (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire life and safety, etc.).
  • Respond to and address facility problems as directed by data center manager, including occasional in-person response outside normal working hours.
  • Provide assessment, design, and technical recommendations in support of critical facilities availability; may include development and implementation.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze projects' technical plans and specifications for sound design, conformance with design guidelines and applicable codes or standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans on less complex activities.
  • Plan, research, formulate, and prepare project analyses in area of expertise.
  • Develop and define scopes of work and estimates for projects.
  • Manage design activity or projects in area of expertise, and / or manage contractor activities.
  • Represent department on specific project teams and review committees.
  • Develop SOPs for data center operations and MOPs for maintenance activities.
  • Participate in department maintenance activities after hours and weekends.
  • Supervise contractors performing service or maintenance.
  • Support building access and loading dock activities.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or a minimum 5+ years of directly related experience working in or in direct support of data center or mission-critical environments.
  • Experience managing multiple projects at a time and coordinating with contractors, vendors and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems found in data center facilities (preferred).
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Position reports to the unit manager of the University IT (UIT), Technical Facilities Department. Team responsible for planning, management, construction and maintenance of UIT computing facilities and infrastructure (two large computing facilities ~25K sq ft and nine distributed hubs ~18K sq ft).
  • Assist with overseeing operational maintenance and construction of building infrastructure and systems that support computing facilities, including UPS / DC power, security, power distribution, mechanical systems, and data center management systems (e.g., BMS for Tridium Niagara or Emerson DeltaV). Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is preferred.
  • Coordinate and oversee maintenance and construction activities to maintain / upgrade building infrastructure for maximum uptime. Must be self-motivated with strong technical analytic skills and risk assessment abilities.
  • Assist with project planning activities : collecting estimates, tracking budgets, supporting project activities, and maintaining systems per SLAs. Experience in project management and attention to detail required. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and multi-disciplinary teams. Maintain reports on system architecture, capacity, and maintenance / refresh data.
  • Assist with disaster preparedness and recovery plans, and maintain building security plans and access procedures. Basic understanding of emergency escalation processes.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Visio, or AutoCAD. Knowledge of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems (e.g., StruxureWare DC Operations). Experience with ServiceNow for incidents, requests, and change management.
  • Certificates and Licenses

    Data Center or Facility Management related certification desired.

    Physical Requirements

  • Frequent sitting; desk-based computer tasks; lift / carry / push / pull up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasional standing / walking; bending; lifting up to 11-40 pounds.
  • Rarely kneel / crawl; climb ladders / scaffolds; occasional overhead work or heavy lifting (>
  • 40 pounds).

    Working Conditions

  • Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergencies.
  • Must be able to travel to data center facilities within 45 minutes of residence.
  • On-Call rotation; work after hours and weekends for maintenance / projects; travel to multiple facilities as needed.
  • Exposure to noise >
  • 80dB TWA; may work at heights 4-10 ft; on-site work with limited remote work approvals.

    Work Standards

  • Interpersonal skills : ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, clients, and external organizations.
  • Promote culture of safety; demonstrate commitment to safety and safe behaviors.
  • Comply with University policies and procedures (refer to Administrative Guide).
  • The expected pay range for this position is $129,711 to $144,446 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges as a good faith estimate. Final offer depends on factors including responsibilities, qualifications, and market.

    Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Additional Information : Schedule : Full-time; Job Code : 4352; Employee Status : Regular; Grade : I; Requisition ID : 107464; Work Arrangement : On Site.

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