Design & Engineering Department
The Design & Engineering (D&E) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage’s companywide portfolio. D&E evaluates new sites, drives cost and schedule in line with corporate goals and serves as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. The team collaborates with Sales, Operations and management along the way. D&E also works hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively.
At the heart of our vision is the creation of critical infrastructure that facilitates human connection, creativity, sharing, and collective aspirations. Our mission revolves around providing our customers with consistently exceptional facilities swiftly and enjoying the process while doing so. This dedication extends to our Customers, Construction teams, and Site Operations teams.
One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results.
The Design Engineering team guides the development and operation of best-in-class data centers for hyperscale customers by providing business-minding Design and Engineering expertise.
Vantage is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to be part of the design engineering team, steering innovative design and engineering solutions for our data center projects. In this role, as a subject matter expert, you will be focusing on program improvement initiatives as well as supporting the deployment of new data centers from land acquisition to Operational hand-off. These functions collaborate closely with construction, automation, innovation, and operations to fully deliver large-scale data centers. As an engineering leader, you will also work closely with other company stakeholders, such as sales, equipment procurement, new site development, and leadership.
You will be presented with complex engineering challenges and will work with teams to bring them to resolution. You will ensure engineering standards are developed, executed, and enhanced for projects. You will evaluate designs to meet customer requirements while providing a balance of CAPEX and OPEX costs, engineering innovation, and site application requirements. There will also be some focus on special projects that support data center renovations, troubleshooting, and remediation activities. These projects tend to be more focused in scope and typically require detailed attention since they can involve a live facility.
Knowledge of MV equipment, LV equipment, UPSes, generators, transfer switches (ATS/STS/ATC, etc), data center electrical distribution topologies, data center electrical redundancy and value engineering as they relate to designing state-of-the-art datacenters is required. Familiarity in the areas of data hall failover calculations, mechanical systems and emerging technologies for data centers is preferred.
Design Leadership:
· Lead design initiatives that align with the company's strategic direction and goals.
· Drive the development and implementation of processes, equipment, and standards for data center projects.
· Lead Electrical Design review efforts for deployment of new Data Centers, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and customer requirements.
Project Execution:
· Participate in all phases of project execution, including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents, and commissioning.
· Provide project leadership for electrical design consultants and contractors, ensuring that tasks and milestones are completed on time and within budget.
· Attend project design team meetings and on-site job walks, as needed, to ensure that the constructed product meets engineering standards and specifications.
Technical Expertise:
· Conduct value engineering analyses and provide system recommendations based on return on investment (ROI) and internal rate of return (IRR) analysis.
· Responsible for the review of technical drawings, such as schematic drawings, design and construction documents, main submittals, sequence of operations, and commissioning scripts
· Support Site Operations by troubleshooting and tuning existing systems to optimize performance.
Collaboration and Coordination:
· Coordinate heavily with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions.
· Work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective solutions with long-term operational sustainability.
· Provide technical support to Sales during site tours, RFP responses, and customer Build To Suit (BTS) Data Center solutions.
Research and Development:
· Participate in product development process flow from idea to implementing the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) initiatives.
· Engage in continuous professional development through training, participation in professional societies, associations, and continuing education.
Engineering Analysis:
· Review engineering studies, including:
o Short-circuit and over-current protection device coordination studies.
o Arc Flash mitigation studies.
o Rack layout optimization, including fail over analysis.
o Distribution analysis, including voltage drop and underground duct bank heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations
o Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations
