Capacity Engineer Staff

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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. Capacity Engineer StaffJob SummaryThe Capacity Engineer Staff is a seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of data management, design and design drawings for installations within a diverse scope. Collaborates with others to maintain data consistency and integrity.ResponsibilitiesSpace Planning & DesignCreates various/experienced Cage-Cabinet design options that respond to customer requirements, Equinix Requirements and physical site constraints within a diverse scopePrepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual data center and specializes in more complex, larger sitesMaximizes space utilization to develop the best design solution for the Data Center and the customer       Acts as a mentor to more junior membersEngineeringUtilizes experienced knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure to notionally attribute complex Cage-Cabinet designs against Data Center infrastructure within a diverse scopeParticipates in high-density review cases, seeking opinions of SME's or local sites where requiredPerforms the validation and updating of Data Center infrastructure data within capacity systems in a diverse scopeIdentifies issues or constraints in infrastructure capacity and may prepare notional solutions for review by managementActs as a mentor to more junior membersProblem SolvingSolves various/complex, cross-functional issues that span multiple groupsUses experienced skills to identify and understand underlying issuesUnderstands when and to whom to escalate, but tries to solve problem firstData & Drawing ManagementWorks with site operations to address discrepancies with documentation of facility infrastructure and installation of customer cagesEnsures that AutoCAD drawings and capacity systems correctly represent existing status of the data centerIdentifies and makes corrections as necessaryIdentifies and leads the investigation of experienced data issues without supportProduces drawings and space plans for use by Sales, Site Operation and other teamsCreates diverse spatial layouts of each customer cage which are used by the other capacity teams for their reviews, and by the Sales Engineers and site teams for customer installationsDrawing and inventory preparation, which may be reviewed by managerCreates numbering plans for new sites, compiling inventory list, and preparing the drawings files used to track assignmentsCompiles as-built underground utility drawings as required to create a comprehensive record drawing for each site within a diverse scopeCollaborationCollaborates with various teams to identify any power/cooling issues that affect space capacityAnswers experienced inventory-related questions from cross-functional departmentsAbility to engage and gather input from appropriate stakeholders to reach the right solution for the company and the customer within a diverse scopeWhere planning decisions are in dispute between sales and operational needs, the engineer is expected to escalate to the right levelCoordinates with various departments for the monthly reporting of capacity trends, availability and accuracy of records for the siteCapacity Feasibility & OptimizationWorks with Capacity and/or site engineers to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications, and develop experienced solutioningActs as the first point of contact for the CFR process to ensure that space is being assigned maximizes the value of our data centers by optimizing the efficiency of our space within a diverse scopeQualificationsExperience reading and editing AutoCAD drawings5+ years experience preferredBachelor's in Electrical Engineering preferredEquinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.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 Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.