Recruiter - Data Center Operations

About Infinitive Infinitive is a data & AI consultancy that enables global brands to deliver results through insights, innovation, and efficiency.

We possess deep industry and technology expertise to drive and sustain adoption of new capabilities.

We match our people and personalities to our clients' culture while bringing the right mix of talent and skills to enable high return on investment.

Infinitive has been named “Best Small Firms to Work For” by Consulting Magazine eight times, and has also been named a Washington Post Top Workplace, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work, and Virginia Business Best Places to Work.   Role Overview Infinitive is seeking a Recruiter with experience in hiring Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Engineering talent for Data Center Operations.

This recruiter will support our Data Center Operations (DCO) practice by identifying and hiring top-tier candidates for highly specialized critical-facility roles that keep data centers running safely, efficiently, and at scale.

This role requires strong technical understanding of facility power, cooling, electrical distribution, mechanical systems, and mission-critical infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities Recruiting & Talent Strategy Own full-cycle recruitment for Data Center Mechanical & Electrical Operations roles, including :

• Electrical Engineers (Data Center, Critical Facilities) Mechanical Engineers (HVAC, Cooling, Chillers) Facility Engineers & Technicians (M / E) Critical Facility Managers / Site Engineers Building Management System (BMS) & EPMS Specialists UPS, Generator, and Power Distribution Technicians HVAC, CRAC / CRAH, and Cooling Plant Technicians Commissioning Engineers (Cx) Lead intake sessions to define technical must-haves, key certifications, shift / on-call expectations, clearance requirements, and operational context for each role.
• Ensure job descriptions, interview scorecards, and evaluation criteria align with Infinitive’s talent, quality, and culture standards.
• Sourcing & Talent Pipelines Build deep, sustained talent pipelines for critical mechanical and electrical engineering roles within hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers.

Apply advanced sourcing techniques and technical keyword strategies (e.g., MOP / SOP / EOP, NFPA 70E, PLC, SCADA, thermodynamics, single-line diagrams).

Identify candidates with experience in :

Candidate Evaluation & Engagement Conduct high-quality technical screens with the ability to assess foundational and advanced M&E engineering knowledge, including :