Principal Operations Engineer

On-siteEngineeringDigital InfrastructureUSPermanentDallas, TX, United States
Principal Operations EngineerIndustry: Data Centers / Critical InfrastructureLocation: Dallas, Texas Salary: Competitive
We're partnered with a leading data center developer, that is looking to bring on an experienced Principal Operations Engineer to provide high-level technical expertise across its mission-critical facilities. This is a senior-level engineering opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in facility engineering, commissioning, technical troubleshooting, and operational reliability. The position will work closely with Operations, Design, Solutions Engineering, Sales, and Construction teams, providing technical leadership on complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure challenges.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in data center or mission-critical environments, with a strong background in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. This individual will serve as a technical subject matter expert, supporting critical facility operations, vendor management, engineering reviews, and complex infrastructure projects across multiple locations.
Responsibilities 🔨
  • Serve as a senior technical resource for the Operations team, providing engineering expertise across complex mechanical and electrical facility systems.
  • Act as a technical liaison with customers, proactively communicating operational issues and leading discussions around root cause analysis.
  • Lead and conduct root cause analysis of facility incidents, supporting the problem management and operational incident reporting lifecycle.
  • Review critical operational documentation to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency across facilities.
  • Provide engineering support for preventive maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Work closely with Design and Solutions Engineering teams to support customer requirements and complex custom mechanical and electrical system designs.
  • Conduct proactive design reviews, identifying potential issues, engineering improvements, and complex technical requirements.
  • Support vendor management activities, including reviewing completed work and ensuring acceptable performance and quality standards.
  • Partner with Design and Construction teams on high-level engineering changes and updates to the Basis of Design (BoD).
  • Support project and construction management activities related to Facility Operations.
  • Advise on preventive maintenance scopes of work, maintenance contracts, and spare parts management for mission-critical equipment.
  • Prepare management reports detailing facility conditions, maintenance activities, equipment performance, and recommended actions.
Qualifications đź“‘
  • 10+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facilities, specifically within operations, engineering, maintenance, and repair environments.
  • Background in either Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Extensive knowledge of critical facility infrastructure, including HVAC, UPS systems, generators, electrical distribution, water pumps, water treatment systems, and building control and monitoring systems.
  • Experience supporting facility commissioning, preventive maintenance, complex troubleshooting, and critical system repairs.
  • Strong understanding of vendor management, maintenance contracts, equipment guarantees, and operational service agreements.
  • Experience conducting root cause analysis, incident investigations, and technical design reviews.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and statutory requirements.
  • Familiarity with BMS and CMMS software.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership, peers, customers, vendors, and technical teams.
  • Self-starter with the ability to take ownership, adapt to changing priorities, and serve as a positive representative of company culture.

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