Capacity Engineer, Senior Staff (CFD)

Overview

Lead CFD and mechanical engineering for data center cooling solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• cfd modeling
• pue calculations
• autocad drawings
• floor zoning
• power cooling
• thermal solutions

Tasks

-Review impact of containment walls and privacy screens on facility cooling system performance -Develop datacenter floor zoning plans to ensure efficient infrastructure planning. -Provide solutions for more complex models that require in-depth review of the mechanical systems and controls -Completes Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE) calculations for facilities with input from Capacity Engineers and Site Operations -Creates CFD models in support of regular sales activities, project justifications, and for troubleshooting of thermal issues arising within our facilities -Identifies and make corrections as necessary to match existing site conditions and update calculations as needed for upgraded or new equipment installations. -Prepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual standard data center within a moderate scope -Assists Capacity Engineers with assessment of high-power density customer deployments -Ensures that AutoCAD drawings and capacity systems correctly represent existing status of the data center within a moderate scope -Uses developing skills to identify and understand underlying issues -Acts as a backup point of contact for the capacity review process to ensure that the space being assigned maximizes the value of our data centers -Works with site operations to address discrepancies with documentation of facility infrastructure and installation of customer cages within a moderate scope -Works with Capacity and/or site engineers to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications, and develop moderate solutioning -Maximizes space utilization to develop the best design solution for the data center and the customer -Subject matter expert to guide others internal and external to group. Assist team to perform reviews of models built by others and provide constructive feedback -Answers standard inventory-related questions from cross-functional departments -Mentor and coach engineers within the HVAC/mechanical discipline -Evaluate mechanical design plans and identify potential cooling limitations -Collaborates with various teams to identify any power/cooling issues that affect space capacity -Implement solutions to existing thermal management challenges -Works with more senior members in the validation and updating of data center infrastructure data within capacity systems -Creates standard Cage-Cabinet design options that respond to moderate customer requirements, Equinix requirements and physical site constraints

Requirements

• mechanical engineering
• cfd
• ashrae
• hvac controls
• pe license
• leadership

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering -Prior experience in Data Center mechanical engineering design or operations is preferred. -Understanding system redundancy and failure scenarios -Demonstrated Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experience, typically 7+ years experience -10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field with 10+ years in mission-critical/data center environments. -Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification is a plus. -Proven expertise in chilled water systems, economizers, CRAH/CRAC units, ACUs/RTUs, IDECs, and Liquid Cooling. -Expert in HVAC controls systems, including setpoint strategies, sequence of operations and Control logic. -Utilizes developing skills in preparing high-density review cases -Expert level understanding of sensible and latent heat, including their associated thermodynamics equations -Utilizes developed knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure to notionally attribute standard Cage-Cabinet designs against data center infrastructure within a moderate scope -Solves standard, cross-functional issues that span multiple groups -Understands when and to whom to escalate -Ability to engage and gather input from appropriate stakeholders to reach the right solution for the company and the customer within a moderate scope -Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, Cadence Reality DC/6Sigma Room preferred -Strong familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines and environmental regulations. -Mastery in vapor-compression refrigeration cycle and its application in mechanical HVAC design. -Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills.

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About Equinix

-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.

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