Chief Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-10+ years of experience managing critical mechanical and electrical facilities and engineering teams in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, utility plants, or other critical infrastructure facilities.

• Hands-on expertise with critical infrastructure, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, generators, UPS systems, and electrical distribution systems.

• Strong knowledge of critical facility operations, industry best practices, preventive/predictive maintenance programs, and CMMS platforms.

• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS), fire detection systems, gaseous suppression systems, and pre-action sprinkler systems.

• Required licenses/certifications to operate large centrifugal chiller plants.

• Availability to respond to facility emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Chief Engineer for a leading data center client in Sterling, VA. This role is responsible for overseeing critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure, ensuring reliable facility operations, and leading on-site engineering staff.

Day-to-Day:

• Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of 6-10 engineers in a 24/7 critical facility environment.

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical systems, including centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, emergency generators, UPS systems, and electrical distribution equipment.

• Manage and drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs through a CMMS platform.

• Ensure adherence to data center critical facility best practices and operational standards.

• Monitor and support Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS).

• Oversee fire detection, gaseous suppression, and pre-action sprinkler systems.

• Partner with the Site Director on workforce planning, scheduling, and operational initiatives.

• Assist with operating and capital budget planning.

• Serve as the technical lead during critical incidents and emergency situations.