Manager - Inside Plant Power & Capacity Operations

Uniti; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Manager for Inside Plant Power & Capacity Operations. This role involves overseeing the design and lifecycle management of power and HVAC systems across facilities, ensuring operational readiness and reliability. The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering and over 5 years' experience in managing critical facility power infrastructure and data center environments. Strong knowledge of AC/DC power systems and HVAC planning is essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance Plans

Educational Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing critical facility power infrastructure or data center environments.
• Deep understanding of commercial AC power systems, DC power plant architecture, and HVAC load planning.
• Experience with capacity planning, monitoring systems, and facility reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, capacity, and performance of power plants and UPS systems.
• Maintain accurate real-time records for power, HVAC, and rack space.
• Lead efforts to prevent oversubscription of power and cooling.

Skills

Managing critical facility power infrastructure

Data center environments

AC power systems

DC power plant architecture

HVAC load planning

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

DCIM tools

Job description

About the Role

The Manager, Inside Plant Power & Capacity Operations is responsible for the design, monitoring, and lifecycle management of AC and DC power systems, HVAC capacity, and facility infrastructure across all Uniti-owned Points of Presence (POPs), data centers, and regeneration sites. This role ensures accurate tracking of power and cooling availability, operational readiness for customer colocation, and reliability of critical infrastructure systems.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the health, capacity, and performance of AC and DC power plants, UPS systems, rectifiers, batteries, and backup generators across all critical facility locations.
• Maintain accurate, real-time records of available vs. committed capacity for power (AC and DC), HVAC, and rack space to support internal engineering review and colocation sales readiness.
• Proactively lead efforts to prevent oversubscription of power, cooling, and space through data-driven intake review and engineering validation processes.
• Plan and direct power augmentations, generator upgrades, HVAC expansions, and facility builds using internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that monitor total draw, redundancy health, and committed load thresholds across facilities.
• Supervise data center technicians and facilities vendors, ensuring compliance with operational standards and preventative maintenance protocols.
• Forecast and manage budgets for utility expenses, maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure expansion projects.
• Own the lifecycle and performance records for facility components, including power gear, HVAC systems, monitoring sensors, BMS/SCADA integrations, and remote access tools.
• Ensure all critical infrastructure is accurately represented in Salesforce, Libre, and/or designated DCIM platforms, including detailed power and cooling availability metrics.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineering and Network Planning teams to ensure new deployments or customer adds do not exceed available facility resources.
• Lead root cause analysis and response plans for power-related events, with a focus on maintaining uptime and continuous improvement.

Do You Have

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• 5+ years managing critical facility power infrastructure or data center environments.
• Deep understanding of commercial AC power systems, DC power plant architecture, HVAC load planning, and backup power integration.

Even Better

• Experience with capacity planning, monitoring systems, and facility reporting tools.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and Tier/Uptime design principles.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; attention to detail in recordkeeping is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis platforms (Power BI preferred); Salesforce or DCIM tool experience a plus.

Physical and Environmental

Physical Tasks - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100% | Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance : Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens

Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email [e-mail] as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants

Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

Job Details

Job Family Engineering

Pay Type Salary