Data Center Design Engineer, Electrical

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee building and MEP design, operation, and maintenance, including reviewing building and MEP drawings and proposals across all project phases.
• Lead operational activities for large-scale data center campuses, from early design phases through delivery and daily operation.
• Operate and maintain critical data center facilities and equipment, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical equipment, such as generators, UPS, chillers, and CDUs.
• Provide technical expertise on all aspects of data center building, equipment, and operational systems, ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, networking, and construction systems into overall data center design and operation.
• Contribute to developing data center operational workflows from design requirements through commissioning, pilot testing, and deployment readiness.
• Contribute to data center operations projects (hardware and software readiness) from planning through deployment.
• Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards.
• Select and manage external contractors and consultants and foster strong vendor relationships.
• Oversee quality assurance and resolve risks to meet safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data center design, operation, and maintenance.
• Proven track record of leading operational and technical activities in large-scale data centers.
• Extensive expertise in MEP design, operation, and maintenance, including critical infrastructure systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data center buildings, equipment, and operational workflows.
• Deep understanding of power, cooling, networking, and construction systems.
• Hands-on experience with critical equipment (generators, UPS, chillers, CDUs) and vendor management.
• Proven ability to work with external vendors for equipment selection and installation and bring up.
• Working experience with local and governmental regulatory agencies and compliance with data center design standards and requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with building construction and architecture concepts, as well as best practices in data center design.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional engineering certificate and other similar certificates required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in global, matrixed organizations and vendor negotiations.
• Experience managing global, multi-site data center operations.
• Expertise in logistics and supply chain management for large-scale operations.
• Familiarity with sustainability and energy-efficient data center designs.