Senior Associate Facilities Design Specialist

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A Senior Associate Facilities Design Specialist is a developing subject matter expert, responsible for supporting the design and planning of the physical infrastructure and systems of data centers/facilities. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring that facilities are designed to meet operational and performance requirements while adhering to industry best practices and standards.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and oversees the design and layout of data center/facilities (includes server rooms, cooling systems, power distribution, fire suppression, and security systems).
• Assesses current and future capacity needs to ensure the data center/facilities can accommodate the growth of IT equipment and infrastructure.
• Chooses appropriate equipment and systems for power, cooling, and environmental control, ensuring they meet efficiency, redundancy, and scalability requirements.
• Implements energy-efficient design principles and technologies to reduce power consumption and environmental impact.
• Designs systems with redundancy to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
• Ensures that the data center/facilities design complies with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Balances design requirements with cost considerations, including capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx).
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and architects, to ensure seamless integration of data center systems.
• Creates detailed design documentation, including architectural drawings, specifications, and equipment lists.
• Identifies and mitigates potential risks related to the data center/facilities design, such as power interruptions, cooling failures, or security vulnerabilities.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Developing proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools is important for creating and managing data center design documents.
• Developing understanding of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data center design and management.
• Developing project management skills to oversee the design process from concept to implementation, including budget management and timelines.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Design, Architecture, Engineering, or in related field.
• Data center specific design certifications such as Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP), Data Centre Energy Practitioner (DCEP), or Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) are beneficial.

Required Experience:

• Moderate level of experience in facilities design and planning,
• Moderate level of experience of data center infrastructure, power and cooling systems, and IT equipment.
• Moderate level of experience working in facilities environments or other technically sophisticated project types.
• Moderate level of experience with new construction, tenant improvements and capital improvement projects.
• Moderate level of experience working acumen with CSA and MEP systems development; Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering education or experience is a plus.

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Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

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