Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Critical Facilities Engineer I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:

Manage vendors performing maintenance in critical facilities to ensure safety, efficiency, and technical accuracy.Gains familiarity with Critical Facilities Engineering concepts, practices and methodologies.With guidance, performs standard facilities Engineering duties, including:Creating engineering packages that include design, scope of work and estimates of materials and labor requirements,Testing and validating technology performance and functionality,Evaluating and selecting equipment to ensure reliability and allow for scaled expansion,Analyzing costs to optimize return on investment,Installing, integrating and evaluating new services, systems and applications,Working with vendors to ensure proper equipment installation and configuration,Performing quality assurance (QA) of contractor activities,Documenting and logging parameters relating to space capacity, power usage, HVAC, building management and support systems,Evaluating equipment / system performance.Learns and applies industry and company Facilities Engineering standards, policies and guidelinesAssists with special projects as assigned.Assists in regulatory compliance inspections and preventative maintenance on critical equipment and properties.Evaluates and trends the performance of generators, battery backup systems, power plants, HVAC, life/safety, and building management systems.Proactively recommends process improvements to management.Report progress and risks on site projects and other initiatives to key stakeholders.Provide off-hours support for maintenance and system complications as required.Support data center after-hours on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 coverage and continuous data center uptime.

Qualifications

Minimum

A bachelor’s degree in technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years in critical environment operations (data centers, nuclear power, hospitals, etc.) **OR** 4 years’ experience in a related field.Requires strong knowledge of Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook.Foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems in critical environments.Proven experience in managing teams and coordinating vendor activities to achieve project milestones.

Preferred

Excellent Leadership, effective communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills are essential.Demonstrated ability to deliver projects timely, within budget, and to the required quality standards.Excellent interpersonal abilities and collaboration skills to engage with diverse stakeholder groups.Excellent Leadership, effective communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills are essential

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.