It Facilities & Data Center Engineer

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York, US
Base: $87,377.00 - $101,546.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Fully remote
Data center operations and maintenance
Mechanical and electrical systems
Hvac and cooling systems
This position supports both day‑to‑day operations and engineering activities for mechanical, electrical, cooling, and infrastructure systems that underpin Cornell’s computing environment

Job Summary

  • This position supports both day‑to‑day operations and engineering activities for mechanical, electrical, cooling, and infrastructure systems that underpin Cornell’s computing environment.
  • The engineer maintains accurate facility documentation, monitors environmental and infrastructure health, performs inspections, responds to alarms and incidents, and coordinates preventive and emergency maintenance.
  • Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability, with comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement contributions, and wellness programs.

Matching Summary

This position supports both day‑to‑day operations and engineering activities for mechanical, electrical, cooling, and infrastructure systems that underpin Cornell’s computing environment.

Salary

Base: $87,377.00 - $101,546.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data center operations and maintenance
  • Mechanical and electrical systems
  • HVAC and cooling systems
  • Power distribution systems
  • Environmental monitoring platforms
  • Rack/stack design and physical layouts

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive working relationships
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Culture of innovation and excellence
  • Agile and adaptive technology solutions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with power and cooling management in HPC
  • Experience leading small projects
  • Ability to work in environments with noise levels > 80 dB TWA
  • Ability to work at heights of 4–10 feet

Work Rights

Not specified

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