Site Engineer I
Dallas, TX (Onsite)$35-$40/hourFull-Time
About the Opportunity
Broadstaff is actively recruiting for a
Site Engineer I to support operations within a mission-critical data center environment in Dallas, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer, critical facilities technician, or military veteran seeking to build a long-term career in data center operations and critical infrastructure. The role focuses on maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical and mechanical systems that support 24/7 operations.
This position offers hands-on exposure to critical power systems, cooling infrastructure, operational procedures, and facility maintenance while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and operate critical facility infrastructure in accordance with established operating procedures.
- Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including UPS systems, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS equipment, and power distribution systems.
- Assist with mechanical system operations, including HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, and cooling systems.
- Perform facility inspections and identify abnormal operating conditions.
- Assist in the development and review of SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and maintenance procedures.
- Coordinate and oversee vendor maintenance activities.
- Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Maintain operational logs, equipment documentation, and maintenance records.
- Support equipment commissioning, testing, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and support occasional after-hours maintenance activities as required.
Qualifications
Required
- Approximately 1+ year of experience in a data center, critical facilities, industrial plant, power generation, hospital, airport, utility, or similar mission-critical environment.
- Basic understanding of electrical power distribution and critical infrastructure systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Preferred
- Experience with UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and electrical distribution.
- Familiarity with HVAC, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH units, or other cooling infrastructure.
- Experience working with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, CMMS, DCIM, or building monitoring systems.
- Military technical experience, particularly Navy Nuclear, electrical, mechanical, or power-generation backgrounds.
- Prior data center operations or critical facilities experience.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is technically curious, hands-on, and eager to learn. We're looking for someone with a strong electrical aptitude who can grow into a key engineering resource supporting mission-critical operations. This person should be comfortable working around critical infrastructure, following procedures, and contributing to a culture focused on uptime, reliability, and safety.
Compensation & Benefits
- $35-$40/hour
- Full-time employment
- Career growth opportunities within mission-critical operations
- Exposure to advanced electrical and mechanical infrastructure
- Collaborative engineering environment
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Onsite in Dallas, TX
- Shared on-call rotation
- Occasional nights or weekends for emergency response or scheduled maintenance activities
Apply Now
Broadstaff is conducting interviews immediately. Qualified candidates with electrical, critical facilities, industrial maintenance, power generation, military technical, or data center experience are encouraged to apply.