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How much do lead critical facilities engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead critical facilities engineer in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead critical facilities engineer?

Lead Critical Facilities Engineers are professionals responsible for overseeing the maintenance, operation, and reliability of critical infrastructure systems, such as electrical, mechanical, and HVAC, within data centers, hospitals, or other mission-critical environments. They typically supervise teams of engineers and technicians, ensure that facilities run efficiently, and that systems are compliant with safety and industry standards. Their role is crucial in preventing downtime and responding quickly to emergencies to avoid disruptions. They also develop maintenance schedules, review system performance, and coordinate upgrades or repairs as necessary.

What are some common challenges faced by a lead critical facilities engineer when managing data center infrastructure?

A Lead Critical Facilities Engineer often faces the challenge of ensuring 24/7 reliability of data center systems while balancing scheduled maintenance and unexpected incidents. Managing multiple priorities—like responding to alarms, coordinating with vendors, and leading a team—requires strong organizational skills. Additionally, staying current with evolving technologies and compliance standards is crucial, as is proactive communication with IT and operations teams to minimize downtime and maintain safety. These challenges make the role both demanding and rewarding for professionals who thrive in dynamic, mission-critical environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead critical facilities engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Critical Facilities Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, facility operations, and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and certifications like PMP or CFM are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing teams and coordinating maintenance. These skills ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of mission-critical facility operations, minimizing downtime and supporting organizational needs.

What is the difference between Lead Critical Facilities Engineer vs Critical Facilities Engineer?

AspectLead Critical Facilities EngineerCritical Facilities Engineer
CertificationsLEED, PMP, or equivalent; HVAC and electrical certificationsSimilar certifications, often including HVAC and electrical licenses
Work EnvironmentOversees critical infrastructure in data centers, hospitals, or data facilitiesSupports daily operations and maintenance of critical facilities
ResponsibilitiesLeadership in planning, troubleshooting, and managing teamsExecuting maintenance, inspections, and technical tasks

The Lead Critical Facilities Engineer typically holds more leadership responsibilities, overseeing teams and strategic planning, while the Critical Facilities Engineer focuses on technical execution and daily operations. Both roles require similar certifications and work in critical infrastructure environments, but the lead position emphasizes management and coordination.

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Infographic showing various Lead Critical Facilities Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,784 per year, or $59.5 per hour.

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Vantage Data Centers

Phoenix, AZ

$101K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

About Vantage


Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Site Operations Department

The Site Operations Department is responsible for the overall health of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and performance of all data modules in our data centers.The team is staffed 24 x 7 onsite with Critical Facility Engineers (CFEs) on each shift.

This team is the face of Vantage to our customers and the first line of defense regarding the uptime of our campus as well as the performance of our customer installations.Using a Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan and track work needed, the Site Operations department performs all preventative and corrective maintenance.Our culture expects and rewards team performance that engages directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure. This is a team that does most of the actual work versus calling upon vendors. As a result, we provide superior service that is faster and more cost effective.

Position Overview

This Lead role will work at one of our data center campuses in Phoenix, AZ; this is not a remote role.

We are looking for a Lead Critical Facilities Engineer who knows what best-in-class service looks like and can make that a reality. This role is an important member of our facilities team where we manage some of the most efficient and cost-effective data center facilities in the industry.

The successful candidate for this role will lead and work with a team of other electrical and mechanical-focused engineers performing maintenance and repair for our data center infrastructure. We take our customer requirements for uptime seriously and keep our facilities maintained to a very high standard to insure uninterrupted service for our customers.

If you enjoy working on critical data center systems (UPSs, PDUs, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment and Building Controls), as well as industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components and lighting systems. If you know the importance of getting it right the first time and not disrupting mission critical data centers. If you enjoy delighting customers with superior service and you have the desire and ability to do so, then please read on!

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordination of work efforts/task to ensure seamless operations on shift and between all shifts

  • Primary escalation point for on shift CFE's

  • Assign tasking to on shift CFE's

  • Responsible for driving high level task/projects to completion

  • Support, creation, and review of MOP/SOP/EOP's for critical work effort evolutions

  • Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment

  • Manage multiple one-time and/or ongoing projects

  • Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment

  • Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting as priorities are modified due to a changing environment

  • Frequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Duties

  • Operate, perform maintenance and service repairs on critical Data Center systems (UPS, PDU, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment and Building Controls, Chillers, CRAH, ETC)

  • Develop reliability reports to ensure availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained with 100% uptime

  • Coordinate, and oversee all maintenance vendors to ensure personnel safety, protect the Facility's critical equipment, and maintain power to the critical load

  • Create required MOPs (Method of Procedure), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures) to ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance to them

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years, 10+ years preferred, of "hands on" experience with the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities to include; emergency generators (Generators, Fuel Delivery systems and Parallel Switchgear), electrical distribution (MV/LV switchgear and associated controls), critical and essential PDUs, UPS, switchgear, HVAC, air handling units, computer grade cooling systems, and building monitoring/control systems

  • Demonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems and building management/automation equipment

  • Ability to read commercial building blueprints and understand electrical single lines and schematics

  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures related to mechanical & electrical systems needed to run data centers

  • Technical Writing skills and experience; as well as creating, coordinating, updating and/or modifying MOPs/SOPs/EOP's for critical facilities equipment, to include supporting new systems and researching technical requirements

  • Work experience in the electrical or mechanical field is highly desired. Strong emphasis on technical skills/training, with intent to obtain license within a reasonable time

  • May be required to complete formal training in an area of specialty, such as UPS maintenance

  • Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies

  • Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes

  • Potential employees must complete a background check successfully

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to stand 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

  • Ability to walk 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

  • Ability to sit 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

  • Ability to climb and balance 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

  • Ability to reach with hands & arms 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

  • Ability to smell, talk & hear

  • Ability to use hands to type, handle & feel

  • Ability to reach with hands and arms

  • Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see color

  • Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities

  • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time

Additional Details

  • This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

  • Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.


Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.


Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.


Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.


We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!