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About Switch At Switch About Switch At Switch, we don't just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world. Location: Las Vegas, NV The Role: DCO Facilities Chief Engineer This role serves as the senior technical authority for facilities infrastructure within Data Center Operations. You provide subject matter expertise across electrical, mechanical, environmental, and life safety systems that support mission‐critical operations. The role leads complex problem resolution, supports commissioning and design reviews, and drives continuous improvement across campus infrastructure without direct people management responsibility. What You'll Do Provide senior technical leadership for critical power, cooling, and environmental systems. Lead technical response efforts during infrastructure events and support root cause analysis activities. Participate in Change Advisory Board reviews and ensure operational readiness for planned changes. Support commissioning, startup, and deployment of new equipment across local and regional campuses. Review mechanical and electrical design documents and provide operational feedback to engineering, construction, and vendors. Drive improvements to maintenance strategies, automation efforts, and operational processes. Lead technical working sessions to resolve recurring facilities challenges. Review and approve procedures for maintenance activities, safety programs, and OSHA compliance. Develop infrastructure performance metrics and provide reporting to leadership. Mentor technicians and engineers to strengthen technical capability within DCO. Deliver technical training related to arc flash safety, power systems, mechanical systems, and control sequences. Support compliance audits and certification activities. Travel as required to support multi‐campus initiatives. What We're Looking For Recognized technical authority in mission‐critical facilities infrastructure. Strong judgment during high‐impact operational events. Ability to translate technical findings into operational improvements. Clear communication across technicians, engineers, vendors, and leadership. Commitment to safety, compliance, and disciplined execution. What You'll Bring 8 or more years of experience in facilities, electrical, or mechanical systems within data center or comparable mission‐critical environments. Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, ATS or STS units, PDUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumping systems, and fire suppression systems. Provide technical leadership for all hydronic infrastructure, including chilled water plants, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, piping distribution networks, and water treatment systems, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and operational resilience. Oversee preventive maintenance, condition assessments, and lifecycle management of hydronic and water treatment assets, leveraging data‐driven analysis to improve system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements related to water management programs while driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Switch operational standards. Strong understanding of control systems and sequences of operation. Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings. Experience supporting commissioning, design review, and infrastructure deployment. OSHA 30 certification required; additional relevant certifications preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or equivalent practical experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Why Switch? A Culture of Karma – We are self‐motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward‐thinking environment. Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology developm #J-*-Ljbffr
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.