Location: Hybrid 2 days onsite (multiple locs: tech center in Owing Mills, MD and traveling to other locations as required. Expenses and equipment (walking around the construction site) will not be covered.
Travel: They support offices in and around MD (Hagerstown, Linthicum, Baltimore). When the harbor point project reaches the acceptance point, they will be required to be onsite for acceptance period for a full week (could be weeks of fully onsite)- acceptance periods are scattered throughout the summer so its hard to tell when the exact dates are.
Interview Process: 2 rounds, first is virtual and 2nd will be in onsite in Owing Mills
Responsibilities:
Data Center / Office Space Design and Planning:
o Create detailed design specifications, floor plans, equipment layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD or similar design tools
o Evaluate and select appropriate power and cooling solutions to ensure optimal equipment performance and energy efficiency
o Work with project teams to gather and review requirements for new space planning
o Audit existing conditions for completeness and adherence to standards, documenting gaps and tracking for completion
o Complete as-built documentation updates based on audit results
Power and Cooling:
o Design and optimize data center power distribution and cooling systems for maximum efficiency and reliability
o Calculate power loads, perform heat load analyses, and assess cooling requirements to prevent overheating and ensure proper equipment operation
Data Connectivity:
o Design data cabling and network connectivity layouts to support high-speed data transmission and interconnectivity between server racks, switches, and networking equipment
o Design horizontal cabling connectivity for office environments including workstations, wireless access, security, and facilities management systems
o Ensure cable management and labeling standards are followed to maintain organization and ease of maintenance
Project Management:
o Collaborate with project teams to define scope, timeline, and budget for data center design projects.
o Identify and address potential design challenges and recommend solutions to ensure successful project delivery
Documentation:
o Produce CAD and PDF documents of record for site designs, audits, and publication to other teams
o Provide detailed tracking of audited conditions against designs or documents of record for gap analysis through remediation
o Review and submit changes for existing, internal standards documents where industry standards and best practices have evolved, providing guidance to teams on projects.
Qualifications:
Required: • 3+ years of proven experience in data center design, power and cooling, and data connectivity • Familiar with Cooling Systems for computer rooms including ASHRAE 9.9 standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office products • Familiar with Data Cabling standards from TAI • Knowledge of CommScope Systimax product offerings and cabling standards • Experience with Copper and Fiber test results on Fluke testing systems • Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating detailed drawings and schematics
Preferred: • LISP (aka AutoLISP) scripting experience to enhance batch processing of existing CAD files • Experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management tools (Bonus with Sunbird dcTrack experience) • RCDD certification • One or more of the following or similar:
o CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) certification is a plus
o CDCD or CDCDP certification (Certified Data Center Designer/ Certified Data Center Design Professional)
o CDCEP certification (Certified Data Centre Energy Professional)