IT Facilities Infrastructure Engineer

It Facilities Infrastructure Engineer

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's IT Infrastructure team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open IT Facilities Infrastructure Engineer position. Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description:

Designs, develops, secures and maintains the physical infrastructure, network, and layout of Data Centers, Communication Rooms, DC Plant and IT infrastructure for PSE Facilities. Supports architectural framework for servers, hardware, switches, cabling, wiring, batteries, peripherals, connections and connectivity. Follows standards and guidelines. Ensures adequate HVAC, power, battery supply and bandwidth to maintain target environment for all IT hardware in Data Centers, Communication Rooms and IT infrastructure for PSE Facilities. Performs reliability testing and assists in planning emergency or disaster procedures. Works under guided supervision and small to medium simple projects. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides standard document template for Data Centers, Communication Room, DC Plant and IT infrastructure for PSE Facilities as-builts. Determines requirements and provides design for generator and UPS systems. Designs and provides documentation of Telecom room rack and equipment assignments. Implements Data Center, Communication Room, DC Plant and IT infrastructure for PSE Facility standard according to established plans, designs for room layouts including network, voice drops, racks, power, battery, UPS, cabling, wiring, space, cooling and AV/conference room technology. Implements less complex technology solutions. Serves as a skilled technical resource for technologies which may span the enterprise. Participates in complex troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis. Works with various vendors to maintain equipment including firmware, service packs, security patches, etc. to ensure the maximum performance, security, and availability of the systems. Applies defined technology solutions to requirements and has an understanding of some infrastructure architectures. Implements new systems, tools, and techniques. Advises on selection of technology purchases. Understands and follows standards, guidelines, and policies for the use and integration of technology. Participates in capacity planning, system installations, upgrades, and other maintenance activities for enterprise and departmental systems. Reviews the environment and proactively implements changes to reduce problems and work stoppage. Analyzes performance indicators for system components. Changes system software and parameters to ensure maximum system operating efficiency and availability as directed. Updates/creates system documentation that may affect multiple teams. Provides input to improve relationships with business partners and vendors. Effectively manages day-to-day relationships with professional peers and other team members. Works with IT personnel across all segments. Estimates resources and costs for small to medium projects. Operates under moderate direction. Performs other duties as assigned.