Building Solutions Engineer

Overview

Designs data center capacity solutions translating user needs into power, cooling, space specs.

Key Responsibilities

• capacity planning
• solution design
• modular design
• requirement review
• sow development
• mep validation

Tasks

-Capacity Planning: Develop comprehensive capacity models that forecast power, cooling, and space utilization over the data center's lifecycle based on projected IT growth and business demand. -Solution Design Alignment: Translate user requirements into a specific set of physical infrastructure specifications (e.g., number of IT racks, required UPS capacity, optimal cooling technology, facility size) for new construction and retrofit projects. -Design and standardize repeatable, modular data hall solutions that can efficiently meet a variety of user requirements (e.g., standardizing a "High Density Pod" vs. a "Standard Density Pod"). -Review and Interpret End-User Requirements: Act as the technical liaison between internal IT, business units, and real estate teams to gather, analyze, and formalize end-user requirements related to compute density, cooling strategy, power needs (kW per rack), latency, and reliability tiers. -Develop detailed scope of work (SOW) documentation and technical design narratives that define the chosen solution for engineering and construction teams. -Collaborate with engineering teams to validate that the final MEP designs (power distribution, HVAC, fire suppression) successfully meet the input user requirements and capacity forecasts. -Ensure all proposed solutions adhere to established global design standards, resilience targets (e.g., N+1, 2N), and cost benchmarks.

Requirements

• bachelors
• 4+ years
• atd
• capacity planning
• power
• communication

What You Bring

-Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a relevant technical discipline. -Proven experience in gathering, prioritizing, and translating complex technical requirements from IT/Business teams into physical infrastructure designs. -Prior experience with formal requirements management methodologies or tools. -Experience in a hyperscale or co-location environment managing diverse and rapidly changing user requirements. -Experience: 4+ years of progressive experience in data center design, capacity planning, or technical program management within a mission-critical environment. -Strong understanding of data center capacity variables (kW, kVA, CFM, square footage) and how they influence the total cost of ownership (TCO). -Present and articulate solution trade-offs (CapEx vs. OpEx, density vs. flexibility) to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders. -Familiarity with major data center subsystems (Power, Cooling, BMS, Security). -Certifications such as Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) or Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP). -Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills required for bridging technical and business teams.

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About Integra

-Provides mission-critical construction and engineering services. -Known for precision and efficiency in complex projects. -Operates across sectors including technology, healthcare, and energy, with a focus on data centers and telecommunications. -Delivers high-performance infrastructure and technology solutions in fast-paced, demanding environments. -Recognized for innovation and reliability, managing projects integral to global business operations.

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