Site Engineer

Company Profile

nLighten is a European platform of distributed edge data centers, designed to meet the growing demand for AI, 5G, and hybrid cloud deployments. As a rapidly expanding provider, we offer scalable colocation hubs and best-in-class energy solutions across Europe. Our innovative and sustainable approach to digital infrastructure ensures reliability, efficiency, and future-ready solutions for our clients. nLighten’s current footprint is 34 data centers in 7 European countries, with the ambition to grow to 100 sites during the next 3–4 years.

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About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and technically versatile Site Engineer to support day-to-day operations at our data center in Ghent. This hands-on role bridges facility engineering and IT connectivity tasks, ensuring the smooth functioning of infrastructure, services, and customer support.

Reporting to the Data Center Lead, the Site Engineer will play a key role in maintaining uptime, supporting customer deployments, resolving incidents, and managing both physical infrastructure and connectivity operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on critical systems, including power, cooling, and BMS.
• Monitor the site through Building Management Systems (BMS), identifying and resolving anomalies or alarms.
• Support customer installations, cross-connects, remote hands services, and troubleshooting requests.
• Ensure proper cable management and accurate labelling / documentation of all customer-related activities.
• Coordinate with and supervise third-party vendors for repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Request quotes and budgets for necessary work, and verify completion reports from vendors.
• Maintain clear and timely records of site activity, customer interventions, and incidents.
• Respond to urgent alarms or technical issues, both remotely and on-site, as part of an on-call rotation (one week at a time).
• Ensure strict adherence to operational, health & safety, and security procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the Data Center Lead and wider operations team to deliver a seamless customer experience.

What We’re Looking For

Why Join Us?

If you're eager to work in a mission-critical environment where reliability, precision, and innovation matter—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of our journey toward a more connected, efficient, and sustainable digital future.

Background Check & Screening

All selected candidates will undergo a background check to ensure a safe workplace, protect company assets, and comply with regulations.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

nLighten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.