Senior Engineer (Electrical) Data Center Engineering Operations

Geico - Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fredericksburg, VA

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About the position

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer (Electrical) to join our Data Center Engineering Operations team. This role is pivotal in overseeing critical infrastructure and ensuring the smooth functioning of our data center as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization focused on engineering excellence. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise and outstanding customer service skills, supporting site engineering projects, budgets, risks, and changes. You will be responsible for executing operational objectives, policies, and procedures while fostering a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement within the team. In this position, you will work closely with a team of skilled facility engineers and professionals, providing support for facility operations that include electrical, UPS, mechanical, and control systems such as HVAC systems, generators, and safety systems. Your role will involve troubleshooting and resolving complex incident management issues, coordinating contractual activities, and overseeing facilities projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and within scope. You will also maintain overall site capacity, participate in commissioning processes, and communicate effectively with external project teams and resources. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a crucial role in executing strategies to prevent potential problems and assist in budget management. Your ability to handle escalations and partner with relevant stakeholders will be essential in delivering successful projects. This position requires a strong understanding of data center operations, including power distribution and control systems, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce a team of 24/7/365 skilled facility engineers and professionals
• Support facility operations, including electrical, UPS, mechanical, and control systems such as HVAC systems, generators, and safety systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex incident management issues, producing incident reports for further analysis
• Coordinate contractual activities
• Oversee facilities projects, including budget, schedule, and scope
• Execute strategies to prevent potential problems
• Participate in commissioning processes and testing of existing and new equipment
• Maintain overall site capacity, including electrical, mechanical, and control systems
• Successfully deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with external project teams and resources
• Handle and resolve escalations while partnering with relevant stakeholders to deliver projects
• Assist in budget management
• Execute policies and procedures for essential operating protocols

Requirements

• Strong experience in a 24/7/365 critical facility environment, including troubleshooting
• Knowledge of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) compliance requirements and experience with audits
• Understanding of power distribution and control systems, redundancy, resiliency
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform activities such as walking, kneeling, climbing, pulling, bending, lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods
• Capable of climbing ladders up to 30 feet and structures up to 45 feet, and maneuvering around trucks, scaffolds, and equipment
• Proficient in operating tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery
• Able to work in limited light and differentiate colors
• Willingness to work in emergency situations and inclement weather, with the availability for overtime as needed
• Must use and maintain personal protective equipment as required
• Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments, including adverse weather conditions and noise
• Able to work in areas covered by brush and trees or in trenches with poor footing and uneven or wet ground
• Willingness to work with energized conductors and equipment rated from low to medium voltages
• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record according to company policy and a valid state driver's license
• Familiarity with driving and operating vehicles such as automobiles, pickup trucks, vans, ATVs, aerial man-lifts, and forklifts (forklift and man-lift operation require prior certification)
• Ability to operate test equipment for meters and electrical fault location
• Proficient using computers and calculators
• Adaptability to future changes in equipment, vehicles, and tools as required
• Proven ability to concentrate and demonstrate a capacity for learning technical concepts and adapting to new technologies quickly
• Proficient in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including effectively communicating progress of programs/projects

Benefits

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures