Biggest thing we are looking for is a person that had technical knowledge but is also handy (knows how things go together).
- Familiarity with CAD (particularly with “blocks, layers and xrefs”) doesn’t need in depth knowledge just familiarity
- CDCDB certification good but not required
- Knowledge of tools like “blue Beam”
- Read/ interpret Blueprints and or building design documents
- Familiar with general design concepts of “power, cooling and cabling”
Responsibilities:
- Data Center / Office Space Design and Planning:
- Create detailed design specifications, floor plans, equipment layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD or similar design tools.
- Evaluate and select appropriate power and cooling solutions to ensure optimal equipment performance and energy efficiency.
- Work with project teams to gather and review requirements for new space planning.
- Audit existing conditions for completeness and adherence to standards, documenting gaps and tracking for completion.
- Complete as-built documentation updates based on audit results.
- Power and Cooling:
- Design and optimize data center power distribution and cooling systems for maximum efficiency and reliability.
- Calculate power loads, perform heat load analyses, and assess cooling requirements to prevent overheating and ensure proper equipment operation.
- Data Connectivity:
- Design data cabling and network connectivity layouts to support high-speed data transmission and interconnectivity between server racks, switches, and networking equipment.
- Design horizontal cabling connectivity for office environments including workstations, wireless access, security, and facilities management systems.
- Ensure cable management and labeling standards are followed to maintain organization and ease of maintenance.
- Project Management:
- Collaborate with project teams to define scope, timeline, and budget for data center design projects.
- Identify and address potential design challenges and recommend solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
- Documentation:
- Produce CAD and PDF documents of record for site designs, audits, and publication to other teams.
- Provide detailed tracking of audited conditions against designs or documents of record for gap analysis through remediation.
- Review and submit changes for existing, internal standards documents where industry standards and best practices have evolved, providing guidance to teams on projects.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in data center design, power, and cooling, as well as data connectivity.
- Familiarity with Cooling Systems for computer rooms, including knowledge of ASHRAE 9.9 standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Familiarity with Data Cabling standards from TAI.
- Knowledge of CommScope Systimax product offerings and cabling standards.
- Experience with Copper and Fiber test results using Fluke testing systems.
- Proficient in AutoCAD for creating detailed drawings and schematics.
Preferred:
- Experience with LISP (aka AutoLISP) scripting to enhance batch processing of existing CAD files.
- Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management tools, with a bonus for Sunbird dcTrack experience.
- RCDD certification.
- Possession of one or more of the following or similar certifications:
- CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) certification is a plus.
- CDCD or CDCDP certification (Certified Data Center Designer/ Certified Data Center Design Professional).
- CDCEP certification (Certified Data Centre Energy Professional).