Site Engineer III
Digital Realty, Seattle, WA, United States
Position Title: Site Engineer III
The Site Engineer III is a vital member of the Data Center Operations team at our data center properties, reporting directly to the Manager Engineering Operations. The role requires mission‑critical infrastructure expertise – Generators, UPS, HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, BMS, and CMMS systems – and proficiency in electrical or mechanical domains with cross‑domain competence.
Key Responsibilities
Gain a complete understanding of the following DLR and site related items:
Facility layout and operation of MEP systems and the ability to illustrate site‑specific system one‑lines with good accuracy.
Equipment nomenclature standards and equipment locations.
Facility drawings and equipment specifications.
Equipment sequence of operations (SOO’s), standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and emergency operating procedures (EOP’s).
Customer SLA’s and engineering specific lease obligations critical to data center operations.
Facility top 20 EOP’s.
BMS alarm functionality, alarm escalation/acknowledgement, and ability to extract data and trends.
DLR event management, event escalation, and incident reporting procedures.
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including the ability to create, edit, implement, and close change management work orders.
Create/edit/resolve/close incident reports following a site incident.
Maintenance and Operations Standards.
Digital Realty’s Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Gain a complete understanding of all aspects of data center operations, including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission‑critical equipment and systems supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100 % uptime and 100 % compliance with all customer SLAs.
Supervise construction activity and installations as required.
Execute site‑specific change‑management processes, including the creation of Method of Procedures (MOPs) for low‑risk preventative maintenance and repairs, and oversee their completion.
Effectively troubleshoot site mechanical and electrical systems.
Respond to unplanned events without immediate supervision.
Efficiently complete rounds/inspections and detect anomalies during those rounds.
Develop or improve SOPs for site‑specific equipment.
Gain a good understanding of local customers’ business and data center operation.
Support various accreditation initiatives, including, but not limited to, SSAE16, SOC2, ISO 27001, etc. as required by Digital Realty.
Complete DLR Critical Awareness Training.
Required Experience & Skills
At least 5 years of experience in mission‑critical facilities operating/engineering or equivalent equipment experience, including assets associated with mission‑critical engineering relevant to the specific site (UPS, HVAC, generators, fire/life safety systems).
Hands‑on electrical or mechanical skill and competence in the area of non‑expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice‑versa).
Strong knowledge of various UPS systems and architectures.
Strong knowledge of various cooling systems and architectures.
Strong understanding of infrastructure redundancy configurations and equipment and their risks (N + 1, 2N, ATS/ST S, fail‑over scenarios).
Strong knowledge of energy‑efficiency principals.
Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; ability to respond effectively, verbally or in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Visio or AutoCAD.
Basic understanding of emergency situations and escalation processes.
Strong understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power‑metering systems.
Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, and stretch as required for placement and retrieval of network devices, materials, or equipment.
Work under a raised data center floor.
Climb ladders (up to 16 ft) to reach plenum spaces.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation range: $46.10 – $48.15 per hour.
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) match, disability benefits, wellness and educational benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.
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The Site Engineer III is a vital member of the Data Center Operations team at our data center properties, reporting directly to the Manager Engineering Operations. The role requires mission‑critical infrastructure expertise – Generators, UPS, HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, BMS, and CMMS systems – and proficiency in electrical or mechanical domains with cross‑domain competence.
Key Responsibilities
Gain a complete understanding of the following DLR and site related items:
Facility layout and operation of MEP systems and the ability to illustrate site‑specific system one‑lines with good accuracy.
Equipment nomenclature standards and equipment locations.
Facility drawings and equipment specifications.
Equipment sequence of operations (SOO’s), standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and emergency operating procedures (EOP’s).
Customer SLA’s and engineering specific lease obligations critical to data center operations.
Facility top 20 EOP’s.
BMS alarm functionality, alarm escalation/acknowledgement, and ability to extract data and trends.
DLR event management, event escalation, and incident reporting procedures.
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including the ability to create, edit, implement, and close change management work orders.
Create/edit/resolve/close incident reports following a site incident.
Maintenance and Operations Standards.
Digital Realty’s Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Gain a complete understanding of all aspects of data center operations, including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission‑critical equipment and systems supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100 % uptime and 100 % compliance with all customer SLAs.
Supervise construction activity and installations as required.
Execute site‑specific change‑management processes, including the creation of Method of Procedures (MOPs) for low‑risk preventative maintenance and repairs, and oversee their completion.
Effectively troubleshoot site mechanical and electrical systems.
Respond to unplanned events without immediate supervision.
Efficiently complete rounds/inspections and detect anomalies during those rounds.
Develop or improve SOPs for site‑specific equipment.
Gain a good understanding of local customers’ business and data center operation.
Support various accreditation initiatives, including, but not limited to, SSAE16, SOC2, ISO 27001, etc. as required by Digital Realty.
Complete DLR Critical Awareness Training.
Required Experience & Skills
At least 5 years of experience in mission‑critical facilities operating/engineering or equivalent equipment experience, including assets associated with mission‑critical engineering relevant to the specific site (UPS, HVAC, generators, fire/life safety systems).
Hands‑on electrical or mechanical skill and competence in the area of non‑expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice‑versa).
Strong knowledge of various UPS systems and architectures.
Strong knowledge of various cooling systems and architectures.
Strong understanding of infrastructure redundancy configurations and equipment and their risks (N + 1, 2N, ATS/ST S, fail‑over scenarios).
Strong knowledge of energy‑efficiency principals.
Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; ability to respond effectively, verbally or in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Visio or AutoCAD.
Basic understanding of emergency situations and escalation processes.
Strong understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power‑metering systems.
Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, and stretch as required for placement and retrieval of network devices, materials, or equipment.
Work under a raised data center floor.
Climb ladders (up to 16 ft) to reach plenum spaces.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation range: $46.10 – $48.15 per hour.
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) match, disability benefits, wellness and educational benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.
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