At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Critical Facilities Engineer is part of the Facility Operations team, responsible for performing preventative and ongoing maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems in mission-critical, high-risk, or high-reliability environments (e.g., data centers, medical facilities, laboratories, or utilities infrastructure).

Key Responsibilities

Acts as a consistent individual contributor and team member, providing influence, knowledge sharing, training, mentoring, and direction to other staff engineers and peers.

Applies expertise and knowledge to develop concepts, techniques, and process improvements.

Identifies and assists with resolving potential issues and ensures data center uptime and project success.

Reviews major design modifications and upgrades to ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety, and operational standards.

Creates and reviews all mission-critical MOPs (Method of Procedures) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for accuracy, safety, and business impact assessment.

Always collaborates with partner data centers.

Functional Skills:
 

Systems Knowledge

Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning, CRACs (Computer Room Air Conditioning), UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems), ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches)

Data center infrastructure or other mission-critical environments

Ability to interpret blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), electrical and mechanical schematics
 

Process Knowledge

ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Change Management and ServiceNow Change Process

Familiarity with safety and risk management principles
 

Experience

2–5 years of relevant experience in critical facilities or related environments.

General Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email applications

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Computer Skills

Proficient in operating computers and related equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and using software applications including MS Office and internet-based tools.

Location and Work Hours

Location: Rochelle, IL (on-site role)

Work Schedule: 8 consecutive days (Wednesday–Wednesday), 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Off Schedule: 6 consecutive days (Thursday–Tuesday)

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Skills

Compliance, Computer Literacy, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Facility Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Fire Protection Engineering, HVAC Systems, Maintenance Strategy, Power Systems, Problem Solving, Product Safety Standards

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $26.20 - 41.84 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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