Capacity Engineer SME
Equinix
Data center capacity engineer SME overseeing space planning, design, and infrastructure analysis.
7 days ago ago
$136,000 - $204,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dallas, TX
Onsite
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
cad management
capacity reporting
space planning
load analysis
data validation
stakeholder coordination
- With guidance able to identify the needs of stakeholders to keep them informed
- Works with site operations in discrepancy of documentations of added infrastructure in facilities and any special / complex installation of customer cages
- Leads site teams to ensure data and CAD drawings accurately reflect the site installations
- Prepare and performs high-density review cases engaging with other SME's or local sites where required
- Make recommendations to data center business owners to optimize data center efficiency and utilization for complex solutioning
- Performs the validation and updating of data center infrastructure data within capacity systems.
- Assists with customer behavior modeling and tool development·
- Solves complex, cross-functional issues with business implications that span multiple groups
- Leads/coaches others to solve special/complex Drawing Management issues
- Acts as a SME and provides direction to entry and intermediate planners as required to analyze and resolve out-of-process technical problems
- Maximizes space utilization to develop the best expert design solutions for the data center and the customer
- Prepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual data center and those sites that require Senior SME level requiring broad solutioning support
- Identifies unique issues or constraints in infrastructure capacity and prepares notional solutions for review by management
- Leads the investigation of complex data issues without support
- Assessing existing and to be build data center designs in order to determine design limitations for all colocation spaces and infrastructure topology levels
- Acts as a mentor in solving complex unique space planning issues
- Acts as a mentor to Supervisor, Capacity Management and below to solve complex engineering issues
- Ensures that AutoCAD drawings represent what is installed at the site
- Captures a list of project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies for their project
- Responsible for overall capacity reporting and validation of capacity utilization reports
- Partners with capacity engineers (CE) to act as SME for load fail-over analysis
- Communicates with a broader group of stakeholders beyond the capacity team
- Takes the lead to solve complex issues with business leads and mitigate the risks
- Provides and validates test-fits for new data center developments for unique solutioning
- Proactively leads the data center business to solve unique problems
What you bring
sme
data center
10+ years
mechanical/electrical
capacity engineering
bachelor's
- Ability to present technical discoveries and operational needs to business level stakeholders.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in data center infrastructure, typically 10+ years experience
- Can deal with complex data errors for complex installations and involves Business Leads to mitigate risks and to solve Equinix most critical data errors
- Preference will be given to candidates who have previously held data center capacity engineering positions
- Demonstrated proficiency in assessing mechanical and electrical plant designs and capacities
- A subject matter expert (SME) of complex and unique Cage-Cabinet design options that respond to customer requirements, Equinix requirements and physical site constraints, as well as finding design solutions for issues that have escalated to a high management level
- Used broad expert knowledge of skills to identify and understands underlying issues
- proficient in assessing mechanical and electrical plant designs and capacities.
- The communication tools and templates used (i.e. emails, status reports) require approval and feedback from more senior colleagues
- SME of electrical/mechanical infrastructure to notionally attribute unique Cage-Cabinet designs against data center infrastructure within a broad ranged scope
- Awareness of key stakeholders across functional areas, and is able to map out stakeholder lists
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred
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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.
- Worldâs 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 belongingâcultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decisionâmaking and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract highâperforming 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 MTCOâe 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 MTCOâe
- 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.
11â37% 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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