Data Center Engineering Design Team Leader

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Team Management:

- Lead and mentor a globally distributed team of design engineers, ensuring high performance and continuous development.

- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting innovation and excellence.

- Coordinate with regional design teams to standardize processes and ensure consistency in design practices.

2. Design and Engineering:

- Oversee the development of comprehensive MEP designs for new and existing data centers.

- Ensure that all designs meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

- Integrate CSA principles into the design process to ensure the structural integrity and safety of data center facilities.

3. Operational Support:

- Provide expert engineering support for the operation and maintenance of data centers.

- Develop and implement strategies for improving operational efficiency and reliability.

- Collaborate with the operations team to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

4. Project Management:

- Lead the planning and execution of data center design projects from inception to completion.

- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery.

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including construction, IT, and security, to align project goals and deliverables.

5. Strategic Planning and Innovation:

- Develop long-term strategies for data center design that align with the company’s growth and technological advancement goals.

- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in data center design.

- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design processes and outcomes.

6. Compliance and Risk Management:

- Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies.

- Identify and mitigate risks associated with design and construction projects.

- Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and performance.

- This position requires the ability to travel internationally as needed to support global projects and teams.

- Flexible working hours may be required to coordinate with teams in different time zones.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in data center design, with a focus on MEP engineering.

- Proven experience in CSA principles and their application in data center environments.

- Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Demonstrated success in leading and managing globally distributed teams.

- Strong background in providing operational engineering support for data centers.

- Experience in technical evaluation of design submissions and optimizing data hall standards.

- Familiarity with code and fire code regulations, and experience with liquid cooling deployments.

- Strong project management abilities, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

- Deep understanding of data center infrastructure, including cooling, power distribution, and emergency systems.

- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.