Data Center Project Civil Engineer

Come join our growing team with a 21st Century Vision! At KaylaTek, we understand that the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our focus is not just on jobs, but on building and enhancing your career through ongoing professional development, training, and high quality of life. Our team members choose KaylaTek for a number of reasons including our competitive compensation and benefit packages, dedication to education, as well as our outstanding service. Our Grow Strong Vision encompasses a place for employees to grow, learn and feel a sense of belonging, not just a place to work.

Employee Benefit Offerings

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company matching, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional Development Program, Military Leave Support, Referral bonuses and more!

KaylaTek has an exciting opportunity supporting the AFNCR IT contract at Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Civil/Data Center Engineer will support the 844th Communications Group at Joint Base Andrews (JBA). This role includes supporting the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) customers on both NIPRNet and SIPRNet domains for the development of the Consolidated Communications Center (CCC) building. The preferred candidate will have excellent communications skills, a strong customer service orientation and experience serving as an advisor to Chief Architect and other Government/ Contractor staff and managers.

Location: Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Maryland - 100% on site

Required Certifications: Active CompTia SEC CE Cert

Desired Certifications: Data Center Management Certification

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance to start (no interims)

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and assist with all design aspects of the CCC data center support systems, to include AC/DC power, UPS, HVAC, carrier infrastructures, internal/external cable plant, and overall data center layout
• Produce architectural artifacts to include system design diagrams, recommendation justifications, and technical specifications.
• Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction
• Create and review civil/structural/architectural design RFPs.
• Conduct site assessments, internal design meetings, construction reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the processes and standards that govern data center activities
• Coordinate and control access and logistic support
• Follow Data centers procedures and processes
• Manage and coordinate the installation and maintenance of date center equipment
• Ensure compliance with data center security protocols

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 10 years in Civil Engineering or the equivalent relevant experience in data center or mission critical facilities design.
• Active Secret Clearance to start (no interims)
  
• Experience managing hardware configuration baselines
• Experience with Data Center Strategy, Planning, and Roadmap maintenance
• Knowledge of power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level, redundancy levels and techniques, rack standards, properties and selection criteria, and power rail/strip options, cold aisle/hot aisle containment, and standards for fire suppression, security and safety
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, partnerships and external networks
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informed.
• Excellent customer facing skills.
• Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with DCIM management software such as NLYTE
• Data Center Management Certification a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

KaylaTek is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-VERIFY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. KaylaTek participates in the DHS e-Verify program. KaylaTek also conducts a background check on all candidates post offer though PROScreening LLC.

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000