The Network and Data Center Facilities Engineer ensures the reliability, efficiency, and operational integrity of the physical infrastructure supporting CGI's IT and manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include managing power distribution, CRAC units, HVAC systems, structured cabling, and environmental controls across three primary data centers and a manufacturing plant. This role supports uptime, safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and sustainability while partnering with IT, manufacturing, and facilities teams to align infrastructure operations with business needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain power systems-including UPS, PDUs, generators, and switchgear-across data centers, warehouse distribution centers, and manufacturing sites, including facilities in Mexico.
- Oversee CRAC and HVAC systems to maintain optimal cooling and environmental conditions for IT equipment.
- Use BMS and DCIM tools to monitor and respond to environmental alerts, including temperature, humidity, and airflow.
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs for facility infrastructure.
- Coordinate vendors and contractors for equipment service, upgrades, and emergency repairs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, electrical, and environmental regulations, including NFPA, OSHA, and ASHRAE standards.
- Create and maintain documentation, including schematics, SOPs, site rack elevations, and maintenance logs.
- Support capacity planning and infrastructure scaling for new deployments and expansions across U.S. and international sites.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution to ensure facility readiness.
- Partner with IT teams to align physical infrastructure with network and server requirements and support rack-and-stack activities across global sites.
- Collaborate with IT teams to support network and server decommissioning, upgrades, and related infrastructure changes across global sites.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical facility incidents.
- Lead audits and inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Advance energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives across facilities.
- Select vendors for UPS, PDU, generator, and switchgear maintenance and installation across U.S. and Mexico sites.
- Develop RFPs for new installations of structured cabling, UPS, PDUs, generators, and switchgear.
- Mentor junior technicians and support staff.
- Assist network and server teams with device and server installations while managing cabling and fiber administration in data centers in accordance with Chamberlain and ANSI/BICSI standards.
- Support access point installations across facilities.
- Oversee external colocation spaces through quarterly vendor reviews focused on uptime and critical maintenance records.
- Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
- Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Facilities Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 6-8+ years of experience in LAN/WAN environments installing managing and troubleshooting multiple sites, managing a NOC environment.
- 6 -8+ Years managing data center or industrial facility infrastructure.
- Proven experience with power systems, HVAC, and CRAC unit.
- Experience in coordinating with IT and manufacturing teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, ASHRAE standards.
- Excellent troubleshooting and incident response skills.
- Strong project management and vendor coordination abilities.
- Proficient in documentation and reporting tools.
- Ability to work in high-pressure, mission-critical environments.
- NVIDIA AI certification: AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals.
- Generative AI Bootcamp.
- Claude 101 Workshops INTL.
- Familiarity with BMS, DCIM, and environmental monitoring tools.
Other:
- Able to travel between sites (As required).
- Availability for after-hours support and emergency response
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP), PMP, or equivalent.
- Experience managing multi-site data center operations.
- Experience with sustainability and energy efficiency programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarity with ITIL and infrastructure lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with hybrid IT environments and edge computing infrastructure
The pay range for this position is $75,900.00 - $144,525.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
