Data Center Operating Engineer

Pay Range: $30-$40 an hour W2Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift rotation) - 2 on, 2 off, then 3 on, 2 off

Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Operating Engineer to support daily operations of a high profile data center in Charlotte. This role requires hands-on experience with critical electrical and HVAC systems and a working understanding of how facilities maintain continuous operations. The intent is to convert the contingent worker to a permanent position.

Responsibilities: Operate and maintain critical building systems to support reliable data center operations. Perform electrical switching, generator operations, and UPS system switching. Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including air handling units and computer room air handlers (CRAHs).Support site operations throughout the assigned day or overnight shift.

Qualifications: Ideally, 2–3 years of hands-on data center experience; candidates must have practical experience beyond entry-level exposure. Comparable critical facility experience, including hospitals, is acceptable with relevant UPS, generator, electrical switching, and HVAC experience. Working knowledge of UPS systems and hands-on generator operations and electrical switching experience are key requirements. HVAC experience is a major priority, including preventive maintenance of air handlers and CRAHs. Chiller experience is also relevant. Understanding of critical facility operations and the systems required to maintain uptime. Power distribution unit (PDU) experience is a plus; the team can train on site-specific power distribution. Comfortable working on-site in 12-hour day or overnight shifts. General warehouse or robotics maintenance alone does not meet the critical systems experience requirement.