Capacity Engineer Staff (Data Center, CFD)

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Job Summary

The Capacity Engineer Staff resolves a variety of data management, design, and drawing issues for Data Center installations within a moderate scope.  The primary focus of this roll will be the creation, interpretation, and distribution of CFD models in support of business activities.

Prior Knowledge

Engineering

• Familiar with vapor-compression refrigeration cycle and its application in mechanical HVAC design

• Basic understanding of sensible and latent heat, including their associated thermodynamics equations

• Knowledgeable in mechanical systems including ACUs/RTUs, CRAH/CRAC units, IDECs, Chillers, Cooling Towers and Liquid Cooling

• Familiar with HVAC controls systems, including setpoint strategies, sequence of operations and Control logic

• Understanding system redundancy and failure scenarios

• Foundational ability to interpret mechanical, electrical and architectural design documents preferred

• Prior knowledge of ASHRAE standard 90.4 preferred

• Prior experience in Data Center mechanical engineering design or operations is preferred

Responsibilities
Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Creates CFD models in support of regular sales activities, project justifications, and for troubleshooting of thermal issues arising within our facilities

• Works collaboratively with peers to perform reviews of models built by others and provide constructive feedback

 Mechanical Engineering

• Evaluate mechanical design plans and identify potential cooling limitations

• Implement solutions to existing thermal management challenges

• Develop datacenter floor zoning plans to ensure efficient infrastructure planning.

• Assists Capacity Engineers with assessment of high-power density customer deployments

• Review impact of containment walls and privacy screens on facility cooling system performance

• Completes Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE) calculations for facilities with input from Capacity Engineers and Site Operations

Space Planning & Design

• Creates standard Cage-Cabinet design options that respond to moderate customer requirements, Equinix requirements and physical site constraints

• Prepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual standard data center within a moderate scope                                                      

• Maximizes space utilization to develop the best design solution for the data center and the customer

Engineering

• Utilizes developed knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure to notionally attribute standard Cage-Cabinet designs against data center infrastructure within a moderate scope

• Utilizes developing skills in preparing high-density review cases

• Works with more senior members in the validation and updating of data center infrastructure data within capacity systems

Problem Solving

• Solves standard, cross-functional issues that span multiple groups

• Uses developing skills to identify and understand underlying issues

• Understands when and to whom to escalate

Data & Drawing Management

• Works with site operations to address discrepancies with documentation of facility infrastructure and installation of customer cages within a moderate scope

• Ensures that AutoCAD drawings and capacity systems correctly represent existing status of the data center within a moderate scope

• Identifies and make corrections as necessary

• Identifies and leads the investigation of moderate data issues with the support of senior staff

• Produces developed drawings and space plans for use by Sales, Site Operation and other teams

• Creates spatial layouts of each customer cage which are used by the other capacity teams for their reviews, and by the Sales Engineers and site teams for customer installations

• Drawing and inventory preparation, which may be reviewed by more senior members

• Creates numbering plans for new sites, compiling inventory list, and preparing the drawings files used to track assignments

• Compiles as-built underground utility drawings as required to create a comprehensive record drawing for each site within a moderate scope

Collaboration

• Collaborates with various teams to identify any power/cooling issues that affect space capacity

• Answers standard inventory-related questions from cross-functional departments

• Ability to engage and gather input from appropriate stakeholders to reach the right solution for the company and the customer within a moderate scope

• Where planning decisions are in dispute between sales and operational needs, the engineer is expected to escalate to the right level

• May require supervision in answering more complex questions

Capacity Feasibility & Optimization

• Works with Capacity and/or site engineers to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications, and develop moderate solutioning

• Acts as a backup point of contact for the capacity review process to ensure that space is being assigned maximizes the value of our data centers by optimizing the efficiency of our space within a moderate scope

• May require supervision for more complex solutions

Qualifications

• Demonstrated data center capacity engineering experience is required, typically 5+ years of experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software Cadence Reality DC/6Sigma Room preferred

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 90,000 - 136,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 85,000 - 127,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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