LEAD ENGINEER - LIQUID COOLING (3RD SHIFT)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Compass Group USA scores A on the Alion truth index.
Position Title: LEAD ENGINEER - LIQUID COOLING (3RD SHIFT)
Salary: $130,000 - $132,000
Pay Grade: 16
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected].
Job Summary
The Lead Engineer - Liquid Cooling is responsible for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of liquid cooling infrastructure supporting mission-critical equipment and facilities. This role provides technical leadership for direct-to-chip cooling systems, rear-door heat exchangers, coolant distribution units (CDUs), chilled water systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated mechanical infrastructure. The Lead Engineer serves as the subject matter expert for liquid cooling technologies, ensuring system availability, safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with customer and company standards.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:30am (Local Time)
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the operation and maintenance of liquid cooling systems supporting high-density computing environments.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for liquid cooling infrastructure, troubleshooting complex mechanical and thermal management issues.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure maximum system reliability and uptime.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to engineering and maintenance teams.
Operations & Maintenance
- Monitor performance of liquid cooling equipment, including:
- Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
- Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Systems
- Rear Door Heat Exchangers
- Chilled Water Systems
- Pumps and Pumping Stations
- Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchangers
- Expansion Tanks
- Water Treatment Systems
- Coordinate planned maintenance activities and oversee vendor-performed service work.
- Respond to equipment alarms, failures, and emergency situations to minimize operational impact.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze system performance data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and capacity.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support commissioning and startup of new liquid cooling installations and infrastructure expansions.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance standards, and emergency response procedures.
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Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ESFM.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.
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