Chief Engineer

Chief EngineerTrillium Professional is now seeking a Chief Engineer of Critical Facilities at a Data Center in Phoenix, AZ!Pay range is $58–$70/hour + on-call stipend. This is full-time, direct-hire opportunity!The Chief Engineer – Critical Facilities serves as the highest technical authority on site for a hyperscale and AI data center environment in Phoenix, AZ.This role is responsible for the reliability, safety, performance, and operational integrity of all critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems across the facility. The Chief Engineer supports both construction/commissioning activities and ongoing operations, ensuring a seamless transition from build phase to full operational stability.This position requires strong technical leadership, hands-on MEP expertise, and the ability to lead incident response and operational decision-making in a 24/7 critical environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSite Technical LeadershipCritical Infrastructure OperationsIncident Response & Reliability EngineeringConstruction & Commissioning SupportProcedures & DocumentationTeam Leadership & DevelopmentSafety & ComplianceRequired Qualifications7–10+ years of experience in data centers, critical facilities, industrial electrical/mechanical operations, or MEP environmentsStrong hands-on experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and cooling infrastructureExperience with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, or PLC-based control systemsProven experience in incident response and operational escalationAbility to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawingsExperience developing and executing MOP, SOP, and EOP proceduresStrong leadership and communication skills in high-pressure environmentsAbility to work in a 24/7 mission-critical environmentPreferred QualificationsTrade license or certification (Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, or Stationary Engineer)Hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III / Tier IV data center experienceOEM training (Schneider Electric, Cummins, Caterpillar, Trane, Liebert, etc.)Experience supporting construction, commissioning, or facility expansion projectsFamiliarity with AI/GPU cooling technologies (liquid cooling, direct-to-chip, rear-door cooling)Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.