Senior Data Hall Designer
Job Summary
Contributes to the planning design and optimization of data center white space including rack layout hot/cold containment network infrastructure branch circuit distribution power requirements cable pathway and projected expansion phases. Collaborates with colocation providers developers and multidisciplinary internal teams (e.g. mechanical plumbing construction operations) to assist in translating requirements from concept into robust executable white space designs.
Responsibilities
KeyResponsibilities
White Space and Infrastructure Design:
-Assists in the planning design and optimizationof data center white space including rack layout hot/cold aisle containmentpower distribution cable pathways and build phases.
-Maintains detailed white space documentation suchas room layouts rack elevations bill of materials and structured cablingdesigns.
-Supports the development of design standards anddrafts Basis of Design (BoD) documents to help internal and partner teamsdeliver consistent white space fit-outs.
-Develops low voltage structured cabling systemsto support scalable high-performance compute storage and network systemsunder guidance.
-Reviews new site layouts and proposed fit-outdesigns ensuring compliance with standards and providing feedback forimprovements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
-Collaborates with colocation providersdevelopers and internal teams (e.g. facilities construction operations) toassist in gathering translating and implementing requirements into executablewhite space designs.
-Coordinates with multidisciplinary engineeringfunctions (e.g. Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Fire Controls) to supportrobust integration and ensure reliable system performance.
-Participates in project coordination meetings toalign on scope timelines and critical design updates providing input andfeedback as needed.
-Builds relationship with technology partners(e.g. network compute carrier) to locate information and resources.
Project and Program Leadership:
-Contributes to white space design initiatives andrelated engineering projects from concept through execution with minimalguidance.
-Collaborates with internal and external projectteam members including contractors and vendors during design fit-out andcommissioning phases.
-Assists in ensuring project deliverables alignwith company expectations standards and schedules.
-Supports contract administration tasks includingreview of change orders cost forecasts and engineering documentation.
-Receives mentorship from senior team members tocontribute to building organizational capability.
Operations Support and Site Validation:
-Assists with on-site design validationcommissioning and engineering analysis at new and existing data centers.
-Supports the validation and integration ofmission-critical systems with ongoing operations.
-Provides engineering support during live eventsand incident investigations to ensure timely resolution and operationalcontinuity independently.
-Gathers information to draft and maintain allrelevant documentation is captured stored and shared with operations andfield engineering teams.
Standards Development and Governance:
-Assists in the creation and evolution of globaldata center infrastructure standards policies and procedures with minimalguidance.
-Contributes to the development of documentationfor standards adherence commissioning protocols and system testing.
-Supports other team members in engaging in designsummits policy reviews and commissioning activities to contribute tocontinuous improvement.
Technical Innovation and Engineering Excellence:
-Maintains current designs materials andconstruction methods for mission-critical systems in data centers.
-Supports the development and testing ofengineering solutions using standard modeling component testing andengineering principles.
-Helps create and validate digitized data centermodels to support design integrity and capacity planning.
-Maintains the reliability and performance ofcomponents systems and installation methods used in production environments.
-Participates in internal engineering seminarstraining programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Network Expertise:
-Contributes to collaboration with networkingteams on network-related efforts (e.g. building fabrics).
Automation:
-Supports partnership with software engineeringteam to design data into digital systems for automation.
-Assists with coordinating design data to workwith internal systems and databases.
Core Responsibilities
Planning & Execution:
-Independently manages work monitoring timelinesand deliverables to ensure projects or initiatives stay on track and meetrequirements. Proactively prioritizes work and adapts to resource or timelineshifts suggesting adjustments to maintain project efficiency.
Collaboration & Partnership:
-Collaborates across teams to align onexpectations and achieve shared objectives. Builds and maintains acomprehensive understanding of business stakeholder and/or customer needs tobuild and support effective partnerships. Actively listens to diverseperspectives and asks questions to ensure understanding of others.
Problem Solving:
-Independently identifies and addresses standardand non-standard issues in accordance with standard practices escalating morecomplex issues as appropriate. Analyzes data and/or information from multiplesources to troubleshoot standard and non-standard errors. Contributes toknowledge sharing and best practices.
Continuous Learning:
-Embraces continuous learning by actively seekingto build knowledge and new skills and/or tools and staying current withindustry trends and best practices. Seeks out and leverages feedback andtraining to improve skills. Contributes to a culture of continuous learning andknowledge sharing with team members.
Continuous Improvement:
-Develops ideas and recommends updates to increasethe efficiency and effectiveness of processes protocols and workflows withina team. Seeks input from team members on alternative approaches and methods forimproving work.
Qualifications
Career Level - IC3
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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