Critical Facilities Engineer - Cohort Hiring Q1' 2026 - San Jose, CA

Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Critical Facilities Engineer - Cohort Hiring Q1' 2026 - Military Talent Programs
Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.
Equinix Emerging Talent, Military Program providing service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce. This is part of the DoD SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning service members hands-on experience in Equinix's data center operations. Interns will support routine and semi-routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX (International Business Exchange) data centers.
Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse fellow wanting to engage a technology career? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick-start the next chapter in your professional life.
Please note: This program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active-duty U.S. military personnel transitioning out of the military to civilian workforce.
Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
We are accepting applications for our very own SkillBridge Cohort Class of Q1' 2026 supporting the Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer. The training will be on the cutting-edge of technology in a digital infrastructure environment supporting an initiative designed to link our nation's warfighters to the best employment opportunities available. Ideal start dates will be late February through March.
Do you have a background in IT, Networking, Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? Or desire to learn a new skill or trade? This could be your next career move!
In this DoD Skillbridge Program with Equinix, you will:
• Learn how your military experience translates into a rewarding civilian career
• Explore a career or industry you might want to pursue upon separation from active duty
• Earn real-world industry qualifications and certifications
• Build experience and competency in your trade/ profession with our team
• Expand your professional network of contacts
• Gain familiarity with corporate culture.
Job Summary
Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centers. Simply put - We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure. Do you have a background in Electrical/Electrician, HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? This could be your next career move.
Responsibilities
You will perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms
Performs preventative maintenance on-site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or leads vendors
Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance
Extensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
Completion of site logs and data gathering issuing for basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts
Respond to all on-site incidents and acts as the need arises
Completes routine work requests and circuit installations
Provide assistance during critical maintenance activities
You are able to optimally collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities
Carry out basic infrastructure projects
24/7 Operation - Your flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for workmate, respond to emergencies, etc.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction and NAVADMIN 222/15. Required
Technical associates degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion
Education level: Working on bachelor's degree or relevant experience with 1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e., UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics
Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies
Knowledge of IT hardware and other data center operations functions
Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, to sustain focus on long tasks.
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
Ability to lift 50 lbs
The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments.
Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
*SkillBridge Internship positions are open to active duty and/or transitioning military members. Compensation or pay for this role is made through the service member's current enlistment contract based on pay guidelines set by the Department of Defense (DoD)