Data Center Plant Engineer, Mechanical

Apigee
Apigee

Council Bluffs, IA, USA

Posted on Sep 21, 2026

Minimum qualifications:

  • Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 9 years of experience with commercial/industrial HVAC, chillers, mechanical cooling systems, and mission-critical facility operations.
  • 4 years of experience working in data centers, central utility plants, hospitals, or industrial process facilities.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience maintaining data center cooling infrastructure beyond the minimum.
  • Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), controls sequences, and mechanical telemetry.
  • Knowledge of large-scale mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and water treatment.
  • Ability to coordinate with external mechanical contractors performing maintenance and repairs.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including shift rotations, weekends, and on-call response.