Equinix
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center HVAC)
Equinix, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011
Who are we?Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center HVAC)
Job SummaryThe Senior Mechanical Design Engineer mentors junior engineers. Performs the planning, system design, system implementation and support of our data center HVAC systems. Lead small to medium scale HVAC projects and the roll out of mechanical HVAC engineering initiatives. Assists with development and implementation of mechanical HVAC engineering design standards, policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, construction management and regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures. Plans and directs day to day operations and strategic direction of delivery of either a construction project or delivery of operations for a data center facility.ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementLeads and manages HVAC projects or other design and engineering initiativesProvides guidance and project leadership in ensuring project or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectationsSystem Operation and Work Practices (including Capacity Planning)Expert operating knowledge of critical facilities HVAC engineering systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairsInteracts with other engineering, design and construction disciplinesWorks with the capacity and site engineering teams to resolve power and/or cooling limitations and optimize resource utilizationLeadership and Communications (including Vendor Management)Contributes to mentoring junior team membersDirects all internal and external project team membersDirects external vendors per project or initiative such as general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.Expert level communication to include cross-functional SOP development and relevant technical writingInteractions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organizationIncludes executive level communications in standardized templatesPolicy & Procedure Development and AdherenceContributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and proceduresParticipates in review of policy and procedure documentsDevelops policy documents with the input of othersAssures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and data center physicalsProblem SolvingConsistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolveMakes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problemsTests suitability of components or action plans for deploymentsQualifications7+ Years of related experience in a critical facility or data center environmentKnowledge of data center HVAC mechanical engineering designEfficiency and data modelingExperience developing and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experienceBilingual Spanish/English is a plusEquinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity
and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $128,000 to $211,000 per yearCalifornia (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $119,000 to $196,000 per yearColorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $108,000 to $178,000 per yearOur pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:USA Benefits eBook
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Job SummaryThe Senior Mechanical Design Engineer mentors junior engineers. Performs the planning, system design, system implementation and support of our data center HVAC systems. Lead small to medium scale HVAC projects and the roll out of mechanical HVAC engineering initiatives. Assists with development and implementation of mechanical HVAC engineering design standards, policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, construction management and regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures. Plans and directs day to day operations and strategic direction of delivery of either a construction project or delivery of operations for a data center facility.ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementLeads and manages HVAC projects or other design and engineering initiativesProvides guidance and project leadership in ensuring project or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectationsSystem Operation and Work Practices (including Capacity Planning)Expert operating knowledge of critical facilities HVAC engineering systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairsInteracts with other engineering, design and construction disciplinesWorks with the capacity and site engineering teams to resolve power and/or cooling limitations and optimize resource utilizationLeadership and Communications (including Vendor Management)Contributes to mentoring junior team membersDirects all internal and external project team membersDirects external vendors per project or initiative such as general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.Expert level communication to include cross-functional SOP development and relevant technical writingInteractions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organizationIncludes executive level communications in standardized templatesPolicy & Procedure Development and AdherenceContributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and proceduresParticipates in review of policy and procedure documentsDevelops policy documents with the input of othersAssures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and data center physicalsProblem SolvingConsistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolveMakes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problemsTests suitability of components or action plans for deploymentsQualifications7+ Years of related experience in a critical facility or data center environmentKnowledge of data center HVAC mechanical engineering designEfficiency and data modelingExperience developing and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experienceBilingual Spanish/English is a plusEquinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity
and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $128,000 to $211,000 per yearCalifornia (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $119,000 to $196,000 per yearColorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $108,000 to $178,000 per yearOur pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:USA Benefits eBook
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