Junior Design Lead – Data Center Facility Infrastructure

Job Description

Position: Design Lead – Data Center Facility Infrastructure

Location: Chennai/Hyderabad

Reporting To: Head – Data Center Practice

Role Overview:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in the design and implementation of data center infrastructure

projects, including electrical systems, HVAC systems, and fire suppression

systems, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards.

• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to assess the technical and

operational requirements for new data center projects, collaborating with clients

to develop customized solutions tailored to their specific needs.

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical

documentation for data center construction and renovation projects, adhering to

regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate the

successful execution of data center projects, managing project schedules,

budgets, and resources to meet client expectations.

• Direct a team of engineers and designers in the planning, design, and construction

of data center facilities, ensuring compliance with Tier / TIA standards and client

requirements.

• Develop comprehensive design strategies to enhance energy efficiency,

scalability, and resilience of data center infrastructure, resulting in significant cost

savings and improved performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers,

and construction professionals, to integrate cutting-edge technologies and best

practices into facility designs, including modular architectures, cooling systems,

and power distribution solutions.

• Lead the evaluation and selection of equipment vendors and contractors,

negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships to ensure timely project

delivery and adherence to quality standards.

• Conduct performance testing and commissioning activities to verify the

functionality and reliability of data center systems, identifying and resolving any

issues to ensure seamless operations.

• Conduct regular site inspections and performance audits to identify opportunities

for process improvements and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Lead and mentor a team of enfineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching

to drive individual and team performance. Foster a collaborative and high-

performance culture within the team.

Key Skills & Competencies:

✓ Data Center design fundamental knowledge and functioning of subsystems like

electrical, HVAC, Electrical System, BMS, etc., and understanding of Tier

standards

✓ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport

and establish trust with clients.

✓ Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities with a customer-centric

approach to account management.

✓ Shall be able to lead the team and also work on design, preparation of technical

specifications, Bill of Quantities, costing and Tender Documents.

Qualifications & Skillsets:

✓ Bachelor's degree in Engineering

✓ CDCP / CDCS / ATD preferred

✓ Deep understanding of relevant technologies, tools, and systems pertaining to

Data Center facility infrastructure