It Facilities & Data Center Engineer

culearn.cornell.edu

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 support
Hvac and cooling system knowledge
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 role leads small-to-medium infrastructure projects, collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors, and ensures compliance with security, risk management, and disaster-recovery requirements.
  • Cornell offers comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement contributions, wellness programs, employee discounts, generous leave provisions, and educational benefits.

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, retirement, wellness programs, discounts, generous leave, tuition benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data center operations and maintenance
  • Mechanical and electrical systems support
  • HVAC and cooling system knowledge
  • Power distribution systems
  • Environmental monitoring platforms
  • Physical security systems
  • Vendor coordination for infrastructure projects

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive working relationships
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Adaptability to changing environments
  • Collaboration across teams
  • Fostering a culture of belonging

Key Requirements

  • 2-4 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience with power and cooling in HPC
  • Experience leading small projects
  • Ability to work in noisy environments (> 80 dB)
  • Ability to work at heights (4-10 feet)
  • On-call rotation participation

Work Rights

Not specified

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