Senior Facility Engineer, Korea

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1 billion in committed capital.

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide across Asia Pacific by building the sustainable digital ecosystems of the future. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making digital infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Founded in 2020 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Grit: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We optimize for success.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to the Senior Facility Manager and Vice President, Engineering, The Data Center Senior Facility Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure within a data center. This role ensures optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of power, cooling, and mechanical systems while maintaining industry best practices and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering and data center operations. This role will be based in Seoul, South Korea.

Key responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Oversee the daily operations of the data center’s critical infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and backup systems.
• Monitor and analyze facility performance metrics to optimize efficiency and reduce operational risks.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with IT and facility teams to support infrastructure upgrades and capacity planning.

Engineering & Design:

• Lead the design and engineering efforts for new infrastructure deployments and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI/TIA-942, Korean Electrical Codes).
• Review and approve engineering plans, technical specifications, and vendor proposals.
• Evaluate new technologies and innovations to improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
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• Risk Management & Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and environmental policies in South Korea.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans for system failures and emergency situations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain proper documentation and reporting for audits, compliance checks, and performance reviews.
• Actively champion and implement policies and procedures for occupational health & safety in the workplace, information security management, environmental management systems; incident management; and comply with all legal regulatory requirements of the organization

The successful candidate:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data center operations, engineering, or facilities management.
• Strong understanding of data center power systems (UPS, generators, PDUs) and cooling technologies (CRAH, CRAC, liquid cooling).
• Experience with BMS (Building Management System) and DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer – South Korea or equivalent), PMP (Project Management Professional), or CDCDP (Certified Data Center Design Professional).
• Experience with large-scale, high-density data centers and cloud service providers.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs (e.g., LEED, Energy Star, carbon reduction strategies).

Fluency in Korean and English for communication with local