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Green Recruitment Company

Senior Design Engineer - Data Center

Green Recruitment Company, New York, New York, United States,


We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer with expertise in electrical design for data center facilities. This role involves overseeing the design of our client's facilities to ensure compliance with our standards, acting as a subject matter expert, and driving the development of design standards and processes. You will also identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance future designs. As a key member of a close-knit team, you will manage tasks independently while supporting team members and collaborating with various stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:Write and present technical papers to customers, leadership, and peers.

Lead problem-solving efforts and remain open to learning from others.

Independently research new technologies and develop innovative solutions for data center electrical designs.

Manage multiple concurrent projects designed by external consultants.

Design and Standards Development:Lead the Hyperscale Data Center Design Engineering team in designing and developing data center infrastructure.

Author, review, and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for external design consultants.

Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment.

Ensure designs adhere to relevant codes and standards across various jurisdictions.

Develop and maintain the Hyperscale Basis of Design, design standards, and specification templates.

Project and Consultant Management:Assess engineering calculations and evaluate design options.

Review campus utility and site layouts during master planning.

Manage external design consultants through all project phases.

Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and Utilities.

Collaboration and Improvement:Work with internal and external MEP Engineers, Construction Managers, and other related disciplines.

Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule, and consistency across sites.

Travel for site assessments, consultant selection, internal design meetings, construction reviews, and interactions with AHJs, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and building owners.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This role does not include supervisory duties.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

In-depth knowledge of building and site construction related to electrical generation and distribution.

Expertise in electrical protection and control systems, grounding, diesel generators, uninterruptible power systems, and current battery technologies for hyperscale data centers.

Experience in designing large-scale greenfield and brownfield data center facilities from inception through handoff.

Awareness of industry design trends and standards.

Proficiency in interpreting electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, UL, ANSI, BICSI, and utility requirements.

Software and Tools:Proficient in Bluebeam, SKM, ETap, Excel, SmartSheet, and MS Office.

Education and Experience:Certification:Registered Professional Engineer (PE).

Education:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience:Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing data center facilities.

Additional Requirements:This position may require additional background checks and drug screenings to support customer-specific deployments.

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