Critical Facilities Engineer

GoDaddy · United States, Phoenix, Arizona

Hybrid Full-time Not specified Data

Job Description

Location Details: Phoenix, Arizona

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This is an in-office position and you’ll be expected to work full-time in an office location, and therefore must live within commuting distance from your assigned office. You will work from this office beginning on your first day.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

Join our team

The Data Center Critical Environments team keeps the electrical backbone of GoDaddy’s production data centers running safely, reliably, and in compliance. As the Critical Facilities Engineer – Electrical, you’ll serve as the subject matter expert for UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and power distribution across the Phoenix site. You’ll own safety and compliance programs, maintenance planning, contractor oversight, and operational documentation, while mentoring teammates and partnering with vendors, project teams, and local authorities.

Systems you’ll work with

Generators, switchgear, ATSs, ATOs, STSs, PDUs, UDBs, RPPs, UPS systems, BMS, electrical power monitoring systems, fire alarm systems, ATS controls, generator controls, and battery monitoring systems.

Physical requirements

Moving throughout the facility to access all operational areas, including ascending and descending ladders and stairs, and moves equipment as needed to support operations, inspections, and emergency response activities.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience or skillset doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement. We value a wide range of backgrounds and transferable skills, and we are excited to support learning and growth.

Compensation:

The estimated pay ranges for this role are listed below. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation, which may include a corporate bonus and/or equity awards, subject to the terms of applicable plans and individual eligibility.

Bay Area (Santa Clara, San Francisco) and Los Angeles:$138,500-$207,500 USDAustin, D.C. Metro, CA (non-Bay Area), HI, IL, MA, NH, OR, VA, WA:$119,000-$179,000 USDNew York City Metro, Kirkland/Seattle:$126,800-$190,200 USDAll other US locations not previously listed:$106,500-$159,500 USD

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Benefits

Operate and maintain critical power infrastructure. Monitor, inspect, and troubleshoot the site’s critical electrical systems serving server rooms, MDFs, IDFs, and other mission-critical spaces. Apply expert-level knowledge of commercial power distribution, equipment drawings, and one-line diagrams
Respond to incidents and share the 24×7 on-call rotation. Lead fault discovery, root cause analysis, and recovery planning during planned and unplanned events. Support off-hours maintenance, deployments, and coverage
Run projects and manage vendors. Drive projects from concept through commissioning and turnover, including infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansions, and tenant improvements. Oversee vendor maintenance, testing, repair, and installation work against GoDaddy safety and change management requirements
Own operational documentation and purchasing. Write and maintain SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, risk assessments, permits, as-built drawings, and maintenance plans. Track assets, work orders, and corrective actions in JIRA and ServiceNow, and coordinate purchasing and budget input
Lead safety, compliance, and technical mentoring. Administer hot work permitting, SDS, stormwater, SPCC, EPA, hazardous waste, and safety training programs. Mentor teammates and partner with Data Center Operations, Engineering, Networking, Business Continuity, and the Global Operations Center
Trade school certification, apprenticeship training, military technical training, or equivalent field experience in data center critical facilities, commercial electrical systems, or mission-critical operations
Direct experience with Liebert UPS 600 series and NXL systems, Square D electrical distribution equipment, ASCO transfer switches, and Cummins generators
Experience creating, reviewing, or executing MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, risk assessments, change management documentation, and permits
Experience supporting safety programs, environmental compliance, contractor management, purchasing, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
Willingness to cross-train on HVAC, fire, BMS, and other data center infrastructure disciplines
Proficiency with Claude, Copilot, and other AI tools for process automation and efficiency

Requirements

8+ years in the electrical field, with emphasis on operating, maintaining, and supporting critical electrical infrastructure in a data center or comparable mission-critical environment.
Hands-on operation of generators, switchgear, ATSs, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment, along with expert troubleshooting, operational risk assessment, recovery planning, and emergency response.
Vendor management, maintenance coordination, technical documentation review, and oversight of work in mission-critical environments.
Organizational skills and documentation accuracy, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio; ServiceNow and JIRA; and BMS, electrical power monitoring, fire alarm, generator control, and battery monitoring platforms.