Site Engineer III (Shift)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Digital Realty scores B on the Alion truth index.
Your role
The Site Engineer III (Shift) core responsibility is to perform infrastructure related activities in our Data Centers to ensure a reliable and efficient operation of the technical infrastructure. This is achieved through maintenance, testing and surveillance of all assets installed.The Site Engineer III (Shift) is responsible for the planning and control of all day-to-day maintenance activities in cooperation with the Lead Engineer and provide leadership to the site teams, including project management for maintenance related activities.The Site Engineer III (Shift) role is critical to meet Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and deliver client satisfaction, and when applicable being part of a 7x24 shift rotation.
What you’ll do
Lead and manage maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities across critical electrical, mechanical, and technical systems
Plan, schedule, and oversee day-to-day maintenance activities in collaboration with Site Management and Lead Engineers
Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions
Lead switching procedures and ensure smooth execution of system changes with minimal disruption to operations
Manage incident response, including on-call duties and execution of Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs)
Ensure compliance with safety standards, approved processes, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of work
Maintain and review documentation, including MOPs, Change Requests (CRs), and EOPs, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to junior engineers, supporting team development and recruitment efforts
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including energy efficiency, operational optimization, and ad hoc infrastructure projects
What you’ll need
5+ years of experience in mission-critical operations and maintenance of large-scale electrotechnical and/or mechanical systems. Chargeman A4 license is required.
Technical education or certification in mission-critical operations or a related engineering field
Vocational training or equivalent experience in a technical or site engineering discipline
Strong hands-on experience in maintaining electrical, mechanical, or HVAC systems
Familiarity with fire detection and suppression systems (preferred)
Basic knowledge of elevators (conveyor systems) and/or security systems (CCTV, access control)
Proficiency in using testing and diagnostic equipment
Relevant internal or industry certifications (e.g., Digital Realty or equivalent)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex technical challenges
Proactive, customer-focused mindset with a drive to enhance service delivery
Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
Resilience and ability to perform effectively under pressure
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven leadership ability, including mentoring, coaching, and guiding technical teams
A bit about us
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.
To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A bit about our team
Our Operations team keeps our customers’ infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems, our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.
What we can offer you
Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
Health and Safety
Safety isn't just a priority here at Digital; it's critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives, protecting assets, and securing data aren't just ideals - they're essential pillars of our commitment to excellence for our people, our partners and our customers. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.
Our Compensation Philosophy
Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.