Data Center Design Engineer
Designs high-density data center whitespace and integrates power, cooling, connectivity, and modular infrastructure for scalable cloud environments. Requires a relevant bachelor's degree, 5+ years of data center design experience, advanced CAD/BIM skills, and knowledge of industry standards.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Architect comprehensive whitespace layouts, including rack placement and aisle configurations, to maximize equipment density while maintaining optimal airflow and accessibility.
- Integrate power delivery and cooling systems into data center whitespace in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical teams.
- Develop 3D models and capacity-planning tools to project future utilization and maintain scalable, redundant infrastructure, including N+1 and 2N configurations.
- Coordinate structured cabling and fiber-management systems with Network and Cloud teams to meet performance and low-latency requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and risk assessments, providing technical guidance to internal stakeholders and external contractors during construction and commissioning.
- Enforce TIA-942, ASHRAE, ANSI/BICSI, Uptime Institute, and local building-code requirements.
- Produce and maintain CAD/BIM drawings and schematics for operations, maintenance, and auditing.
- Evaluate modular technologies and design methodologies to improve energy efficiency and site performance.
- Travel to data center sites to oversee implementation and conduct inspections.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Facilities, or Data Center Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in data center design, preferably in cloud-scale or hyperscale environments.
- Advanced proficiency with CAD/BIM software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Visio.
- Deep knowledge of data center power distribution, UPS systems, HVAC/cooling systems, and structured cabling.
- Knowledge of TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, and ANSI/BICSI standards.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Willingness and ability to travel to data center sites.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience designing ultra-high-density liquid-cooling systems or modular data centers.
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) or Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCP) certification.
- Experience implementing LEED-certified or carbon-neutral data center cooling and power strategies.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling experience for airflow optimization.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading external vendor teams.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package supporting financial security, health, and overall well-being.
- Benefits tailored to local market standards, including pension contributions and additional work-life-balance perks.
Skills
Autocad, Revit, Visio, Cad/Bim, Power Distribution, Ups Systems, Hvac, Structured Cabling, Tia-942, Ashrae, Ansi/Bicsi, Cfd Modeling, Liquid Cooling, Leed
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