Data Center Engineering Design Director

8 hours ago

Sterling, Virginia, United States Pkaza Full time
Job Title: Data Center Engineering Design Director

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Engineering Design Director to lead our team in designing and delivering critical power systems and HVAC solutions for our clients.

Job Summary:

The Data Center Engineering Design Director will be responsible for directing the design of critical power systems and HVAC systems for new data centers and expansions to existing data centers. The ideal candidate will have past experience designing electrical systems specifically for large data centers and will have experience and in-depth knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, selecting HVAC equipment, energy modeling, and other engineering calculations and Electrical Power Distribution System design and installation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and direct projects, create designs and plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical and mechanical engineering design role for small to medium-sized data center facility design projects.
  • Create conceptual designs gathered from meetings.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects; champion design reports; produce engineering proposals (RFPs); facilitate client meetings/presentations that meet the company's/project's objectives.
  • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policies; put these in clear concise work statements for the field.
  • Review drawings and specifications, participate in equipment selection, and provide input to the design team where needed. Provide 'peer review' as needed.
  • Represent the Operations team in startup, testing, factory witness testing, commissioning, and turnover. Support the commissioning manager as needed.
  • Ensure that the design and construction are done with operability and maintainability in mind.
  • Develop guidelines and standards for operational processes. Provide input to the development of design standards.
  • Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
  • Develop and administer an 'Operations and Maintenance' audit program.
  • Lead After-Action Reviews and ensure that the lessons learned are incorporated into the policies.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise on critical systems maintenance and operations. Assist with troubleshooting issues as needed.
  • Provide onsite support during major maintenance activities if needed.
  • Ensure proper procedures are written and reviewed before such activities.
  • Ability to manage a team of engineers and technical staff.
Qualifications:
  • Years of experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar engineering degree.
  • Licensed PE/EIT a Plus.
  • Previously have worked at an Engineering Consulting, A/E, or MEP Consulting firm managing engineering projects a MUST.
  • Experience with hyperscale/colo data center design, testing, and commissioning.
  • Must have experience managing an engineering design team.
  • Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM a plus.
  • Familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission-critical projects required.
  • Experience with Electrical Systems such as UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Generators, Switchgears, and Batteries a MUST.
  • Experience working on complex data center/mission-critical facilities design projects a must.
  • Experience with Mechanical Systems (HVAC, CFD [Fluid Dynamics], Boilers, Chillers, Pumps, CRAC/CRAH Units, Air Handling Units, etc.).
  • Experience in operational handover of mission-critical facilities.
  • Experience developing design/commissioning/operational standards and guidelines.
  • Experience performing root-cause analysis on complex failure scenarios.
  • Experience developing operating procedures and emergency procedures.
  • Experience performing field observations during construction.
  • Self-Starter, self-motivated, and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently.
  • Effective Communicator- emails, phone, meetings. Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
  • Microsoft Project, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc. - ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling, etc.
  • A Plus - Previous experience in the Military/Military Veterans; Experience with Electrical/Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Pkaza LLC is an EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate.

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