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Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Job Profile Summary The Design Delivery Principal is responsible for design decisions related to a portfolio of datacenter projects, including new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, mechanical and electrical equipment selections, and standards upgrades in either a specific region or globally. They are an industry professional progressing towards becoming a recognized expert on datacenter design. They critically assess design decisions with consultation from senior staff across disciplines and apply Equinix standards and country-specific regulations to make the best design choices. They manage relationships and outputs of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their projects and escalate issues where relationships do not meet expectations. ResponsibilitiesDesign Process
Owns and leads a design process, interacting with Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical Partners (MEPs), and other design partners to deliver world-class datacenters with a focus on technical excellence, resilience, and cost management. Reviews and contributes to the development of standardized tools, techniques, and processes for managing and reporting the design process. Works with regional peers to ensure consistency and technical excellence in design and delivery practices. Considers applicability of design decisions, innovations, or standards changes across all regions. Regional Role
Obtains site-specific conditions, utility and infrastructure design details, costs, utility availability, liaises with planning authorities, and manages site logistics during construction. Provides locally informed infrastructure design, supplies information to master planning, and supports site-specific template modifications. Reviews master plans for delivery and submits for approval. Center of Excellence Role
Conducts master planning using global standards, incorporating regional information for project inception. Creates project visualizations, initial models, and cost estimates for business cases. Collaborates with regional teams for local infrastructure integration and with cost teams for business case support. Cross-Functional Coordination
Maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project buy-in. Leverages Center of Excellence teams and senior staff to ensure comprehensive design considerations. Manages resources through influence and expertise. Project Management
Manages design schedules, ensures timely creation and review of design documentation. Works with construction teams during project delivery, manages budgets, and controls change requests. Design Oversight
Stays current on design advancements, ensures designs meet standards and business needs. Qualifications
7+ years in a Design MEP firm, mission-critical building design, or as an architectural lead in a mission-critical practice. MS in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture; RA or AIA certification preferred. PE desirable but not essential.
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Design Delivery Principal
role at
Equinix .
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Job Profile Summary The Design Delivery Principal is responsible for design decisions related to a portfolio of datacenter projects, including new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, mechanical and electrical equipment selections, and standards upgrades in either a specific region or globally. They are an industry professional progressing towards becoming a recognized expert on datacenter design. They critically assess design decisions with consultation from senior staff across disciplines and apply Equinix standards and country-specific regulations to make the best design choices. They manage relationships and outputs of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their projects and escalate issues where relationships do not meet expectations. ResponsibilitiesDesign Process
Owns and leads a design process, interacting with Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical Partners (MEPs), and other design partners to deliver world-class datacenters with a focus on technical excellence, resilience, and cost management. Reviews and contributes to the development of standardized tools, techniques, and processes for managing and reporting the design process. Works with regional peers to ensure consistency and technical excellence in design and delivery practices. Considers applicability of design decisions, innovations, or standards changes across all regions. Regional Role
Obtains site-specific conditions, utility and infrastructure design details, costs, utility availability, liaises with planning authorities, and manages site logistics during construction. Provides locally informed infrastructure design, supplies information to master planning, and supports site-specific template modifications. Reviews master plans for delivery and submits for approval. Center of Excellence Role
Conducts master planning using global standards, incorporating regional information for project inception. Creates project visualizations, initial models, and cost estimates for business cases. Collaborates with regional teams for local infrastructure integration and with cost teams for business case support. Cross-Functional Coordination
Maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project buy-in. Leverages Center of Excellence teams and senior staff to ensure comprehensive design considerations. Manages resources through influence and expertise. Project Management
Manages design schedules, ensures timely creation and review of design documentation. Works with construction teams during project delivery, manages budgets, and controls change requests. Design Oversight
Stays current on design advancements, ensures designs meet standards and business needs. Qualifications
7+ years in a Design MEP firm, mission-critical building design, or as an architectural lead in a mission-critical practice. MS in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture; RA or AIA certification preferred. PE desirable but not essential.
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