Senior Engineer (Electrical)– Data Center Engineering Operations

GEICO
MD Chevy Chase
Full-time

Senior Engineer (Electrical) Data Center Engineering Operations

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with technical experience and outstanding customer service skills to oversee associated vendors for critical infrastructure, including engineering and maintenance.

You will support site engineering projects, budgets, risks, and changes, ensuring the smooth functioning of our data center infrastructure as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Senior Engineer (Electrical) Data Center Engineering Operations is responsible for executing operational objectives, policies, and procedures.

Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, you will :

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

Qualifications

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, and 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

Experience

5+ years operations-related experience or equivalent work experience

4+ years of hands-on work experience in a technical environment

Education

Associate’s degree in related Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience

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DICE

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits :

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our

  • to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including :
  • 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
  • Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

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