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Water Engineer
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Location

Slough

Type

full-time

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About this role

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 
 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Equinix is seeking a Water Engineer  to lead and deliver water treatment solutions. This role blends strategic design input with operational expertise, ensuring our water systems—from large campus infrastructure to individual sites—are safe, compliant, and resilient.
You will work closely with internal engineering teams, external vendors, and local authorities to design, implement, and maintain water treatment systems that meet international standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Compliance Delivery
  • Conduct water sampling, temperature monitoring, and chemical dosing across commercial sites.
  • Perform clean and disinfection of water systems including tanks, calorifiers, and cooling towers.
  • Carry out TMV servicing, endoscopic inspections, and mains injection chlorination works.
  • Maintain site logbooks and ensure documentation is compliant.
  • Liaise with clients and internal teams to schedule works and report issues.
  • Identify faults and recommend remedial actions to ensure system integrity.
  • Support Legionella risk assessments and compliance audits.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work with contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to ensure systems are built and maintained to specification.
  • Engage with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to secure approvals and manage code compliance.
  • Provide training, documentation, and technical support to operations teams.
Essential Requirements
  • Experience in water treatment design, engineering, or compliance servicing.
  • Proven experience with water hygiene regulations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in teams.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Water Quality Association Certified Treatment Designer.
  • Legionella awareness training and certified risk assessor.
  • NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent.
  • Confined space training or CSCS card.
  • BOAS or water chemistry qualifications.
  • Experience in acid descaling of boilers, towers, and condensers

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.

Other facts

Tech stack
Water Treatment Design,Operational Expertise,Water Sampling,Chemical Dosing,System Disinfection,TMV Servicing,Legionella Risk Assessment,Compliance Audits,Stakeholder Engagement,Code Compliance,Technical Support,Water Hygiene Regulations,System Integrity,Mains Injection Chlorination,Endoscopic Inspections

About Equinix

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Internet Publishing
Founding Year: 1998

What you'll do

  • The role involves leading and delivering water treatment solutions by blending strategic design input with operational expertise to ensure water systems are safe, compliant, and resilient across various sites. Key duties include conducting water sampling, performing system cleaning and disinfection, maintaining documentation, and liaising with internal teams and external authorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Water Engineer do at Equinix?

As a Water Engineer at Equinix, you will: the role involves leading and delivering water treatment solutions by blending strategic design input with operational expertise to ensure water systems are safe, compliant, and resilient across various sites. Key duties include conducting water sampling, performing system cleaning and disinfection, maintaining documentation, and liaising with internal teams and external authorities..

Why join Equinix as a Water Engineer?

Equinix is a leading Internet Publishing company.

Is the Water Engineer position at Equinix remote?

The Water Engineer position at Equinix is based in Slough, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Water Engineer position at Equinix?

You can apply for the Water Engineer position at Equinix directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Equinix on their website.