Equinix
Senior Electrical Engineer (data centers)
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary The Senior Electrical Design Engineer mentors junior engineers, performs the planning, system design, implementation, maintenance and support, leads small to medium scale electrical projects and the roll out of electrical engineering initiatives, assists with development and implementation of electrical engineering design standards, policies and procedures, and effectively interacts with other internal and external teams including design engineering, site engineering, construction management and regional data center operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on data center projects, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Leads and manages electrical engineering projects or other design and engineering initiatives.
Provides guidance and project leadership in ensuring electrical engineering projects or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectations.
Expert operating knowledge of critical facilities electrical engineering systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs.
Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix processes and procedures and industry standards to resolve non‑routine issues.
Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out).
Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others.
Interacts with other engineering, design and construction disciplines.
Works with the capacity and site engineering teams to resolve power and/or cooling limitations and optimize resource utilization.
Contributes to mentoring junior team members.
Directs all internal and external project team members.
Directs external vendors per project or initiative such as general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
Expert level communication including cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing, primary information exchange between departments, and executive level communications in standardized templates.
Contributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and procedures, participates in review of policy and procedure documents, develops policy documents with the input of others, assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and data center physicals.
Consistently solves complex, cross‑functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative, proposes solutions to issues and produces lessons learned for future reference.
Makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems.
Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments.
Qualifications
Typically 7+ years in electrical system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis on data center or mission critical project delivery.
SME in electrical system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis on datacenter or mission critical project delivery.
Experience developing and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated efficiency and data modeling experience.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. Wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: Insurance, retirement plans, PTO and paid holidays. Canada Core Benefits: Healthcare coverage, retirement plans, vacation and paid holidays. All benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Targeted Pay Range United States – Dallas Infomart Office: $118,000–$176,000 USD annually. Canada – Toronto Office: $112,000–$162,000 CAD annually.
EEO Statement Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Aff…
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Job Summary The Senior Electrical Design Engineer mentors junior engineers, performs the planning, system design, implementation, maintenance and support, leads small to medium scale electrical projects and the roll out of electrical engineering initiatives, assists with development and implementation of electrical engineering design standards, policies and procedures, and effectively interacts with other internal and external teams including design engineering, site engineering, construction management and regional data center operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on data center projects, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Leads and manages electrical engineering projects or other design and engineering initiatives.
Provides guidance and project leadership in ensuring electrical engineering projects or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectations.
Expert operating knowledge of critical facilities electrical engineering systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs.
Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix processes and procedures and industry standards to resolve non‑routine issues.
Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out).
Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others.
Interacts with other engineering, design and construction disciplines.
Works with the capacity and site engineering teams to resolve power and/or cooling limitations and optimize resource utilization.
Contributes to mentoring junior team members.
Directs all internal and external project team members.
Directs external vendors per project or initiative such as general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
Expert level communication including cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing, primary information exchange between departments, and executive level communications in standardized templates.
Contributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and procedures, participates in review of policy and procedure documents, develops policy documents with the input of others, assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and data center physicals.
Consistently solves complex, cross‑functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative, proposes solutions to issues and produces lessons learned for future reference.
Makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems.
Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments.
Qualifications
Typically 7+ years in electrical system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis on data center or mission critical project delivery.
SME in electrical system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis on datacenter or mission critical project delivery.
Experience developing and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated efficiency and data modeling experience.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. Wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: Insurance, retirement plans, PTO and paid holidays. Canada Core Benefits: Healthcare coverage, retirement plans, vacation and paid holidays. All benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Targeted Pay Range United States – Dallas Infomart Office: $118,000–$176,000 USD annually. Canada – Toronto Office: $112,000–$162,000 CAD annually.
EEO Statement Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Aff…
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