Data Center Engineer

Capacity Planning & Management • Develop and maintain data center capacity models (power, cooling, space, network, and compute). • Forecast short-term and long-term capacity requirements based on business growth and project pipelines. • Monitor utilization trends and recommend optimization strategies. • Ensure adequate capacity is available to meet SLA and performance requirements. Engineering & Design • Support design and deployment of data center infrastructure (rack layouts, power distribution, cooling systems). • Collaborate with design teams to ensure scalability, redundancy, and efficiency (e.g., Tier standards). • Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical specifications. • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Project Support • Work closely with project managers to align capacity planning with project timelines. • Provide technical input during project planning, execution, and commissioning phases. • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Operational Optimization • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency (e.g., PUE optimization, load balancing). • Implement tools and dashboards for capacity tracking and reporting. • Support incident analysis related to capacity constraints or engineering failures. Stakeholder Management • Liaise with IT, operations, and business units to gather requirements. • Communicate capacity risks, constraints, and recommendations to leadership. • Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • Master's degree is a plus. Experience • 5–10+ years of experience in data center engineering, capacity planning, or infrastructure management. • Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers preferred. • Proven experience in capacity modeling and forecasting. Technical Skills • Strong knowledge of: • Data center power and cooling systems (UPS, HVAC, CRAC/CRAH) • Rack capacity planning and space optimization • Network and compute infrastructure basics • Familiarity with DCIM tools and monitoring systems. • Understanding of redundancy standards (e.g., N, N+1, 2N).