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Design Delivery Principal
Equinix
Lead design decisions for datacenter projects, ensuring standards, cost, and resilience.
2d ago
$136,000 - $245,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dallas, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
master planning
design standards
cost management
design modeling
stakeholder liaison
design schedule
- Obtains site-specific conditions, utility and infrastructure design, costs and availability of utilities, liaison with planning authorities and local logistics including site logistics during construction and phasing
- Liaises with regional team to incorporate local infrastructure into the design
- Reviews and contributes to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques and processes for the management and reporting of the design process
- Conducts the master planning of expansion portfolio using global design standards and templates; incorporating regional information to apply these to the inception of projects
- Stays up-to-date on advancements in design being investigated by the centers of excellence teams to ensure technologies support future Data Center design and construction needs and feeds back information to construction for incorporation of changes
- Generates project visualization, initial model using reference design templates and cost estimate for business case inception
- Manages, with the aid of the commercial management team, the costs of the designs to ensure appropriate balancing of cost flexibility and global standardisation
- Works with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence on design and delivery practices and methodologies
- Maintains interpersonal relationships with internal technical staff, external design consulting partners, construction management, commercial management, and regional P&L holders to ensure appropriate stakeholder exposure and buy in to Data Center projects
- Indirectly manages experienced electrical and mechanical engineering staff in the Independent Technical Review and Innovation & Development teams to deliver a portfolio of world-class datacenter designs on time and to budget
- Ensures designs meet Equinix’s Global Design Standards and the business needs for capacity, density, and function
- Owns and leads a design process, interacting with Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Partners (MEPs), and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world class datacenters with a strong focus on technical excellence, mission critical resilience and cost management
- Directly responsible for managing the design schedule for assigned projects to ensure on time creation and review of Basis of Designs (BODs), Real Estate Investment Committee (REIC) Submissions, and design documentation for Issued for Permit (IFP) and Issued for Construction (IFC) sets
- Manages internal and external resources via their influence and outstanding competencies
- Provides local design engineering to support site specific changes to templates
- Works hand-in-hand with construction managers, general contractors and subcontractors to deliver projects during construction once the design phase is completed and ensure projects are fully documented and closed out
- Reviews the masterplan for delivery and submits to senior staff for approval
- Liaises with construction cost team regionally and globally to assist business case generation
- Works hand-in-hand with the regional design teams and Construction Managers to deliver Concept Designs and Standards that support the delivery of world class datacenters
- Manages, with the aid of the commercial management team, design budgets and controls change management requests during the construction phase, in consultation with the Construction Manager
- Appropriately leverages the center of excellence teams and more senior Design staff to augment their individual technical expertise to ensure all facets of the datacenter design are adequately considered and approved
- Provides locally informed and compliant infrastructure design, supply information to and collaborate with the master planning function
What you bring
global
pe
7+yrs
mep
msc
ra/aia
- Thinks and acts in a global manner, considering the applicability of any design decision, innovations or standards changes for all regions
- PE desirable but not essential
- 7+ years experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or subcontractor, OR 7+ years experience as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice preferred
- MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR MSc in Architecture is preferred, BSc acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role, Architects to hold RA or AIA
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Company
Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
- World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
- Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
- Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
- Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
- At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
- Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
- Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
- Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
- Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
- Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of Hâ‚‚ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCOâ‚‚e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
- Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
- Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCOâ‚‚e
- Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects
17% increase
Women Employees Increase
Represents a significant global growth in the number of women employees over the past year.
14% increase
Black/African-American Employees
Signifies a notable rise in the number of U.S.-based Black/African-American employees.
47 organizations
Digital Inclusion Funding
Reflects the number of organizations supported by the foundation to enhance digital access and skills development.
11–37% increase
Employee Volunteer Hours
Highlights the growth in global volunteer hours, with a notable example of 25,300 hours in the latest reporting period.
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