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 SummaryThe Capacity Engineer Staff resolves a variety of data management, design, and drawing issues for Data Center installations within a moderate scope. The primary focus of this roll will be the creation, interpretation, and distribution of CFD models in support of business activities.Prior KnowledgeEngineeringFamiliar with vapor-compression refrigeration cycle and its application in mechanical HVAC designBasic understanding of sensible and latent heat, including their associated thermodynamics equationsKnowledgeable in mechanical systems including ACUs/RTUs, CRAH/CRAC units, IDECs, Chillers, Cooling Towers and Liquid CoolingFamiliar with HVAC controls systems, including setpoint strategies, sequence of operations and Control logicUnderstanding system redundancy and failure scenariosFoundational ability to interpret mechanical, electrical and architectural design documents preferredPrior knowledge of ASHRAE standard 90.4 preferredPrior experience in Data Center mechanical engineering design or operations is preferredResponsibilitiesComputational Fluid DynamicsCreates CFD models in support of regular sales activities, project justifications, and for troubleshooting of thermal issues arising within our facilitiesWorks collaboratively with peers to perform reviews of models built by others and provide constructive feedback Mechanical EngineeringEvaluate mechanical design plans and identify potential cooling limitationsImplement solutions to existing thermal management challengesDevelop datacenter floor zoning plans to ensure efficient infrastructure planning.Assists Capacity Engineers with assessment of high-power density customer deploymentsReview impact of containment walls and privacy screens on facility cooling system performanceCompletes Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE) calculations for facilities with input from Capacity Engineers and Site OperationsSpace Planning & DesignCreates standard Cage-Cabinet design options that respond to moderate customer requirements, Equinix requirements and physical site constraintsPrepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual standard data center within a moderate scope Maximizes space utilization to develop the best design solution for the data center and the customerEngineeringUtilizes developed knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure to notionally attribute standard Cage-Cabinet designs against data center infrastructure within a moderate scopeUtilizes developing skills in preparing high-density review casesWorks with more senior members in the validation and updating of data center infrastructure data within capacity systemsProblem SolvingSolves standard, cross-functional issues that span multiple groupsUses developing skills to identify and understand underlying issuesUnderstands when and to whom to escalateData & Drawing ManagementWorks with site operations to address discrepancies with documentation of facility infrastructure and installation of customer cages within a moderate scopeEnsures that AutoCAD drawings and capacity systems correctly represent existing status of the data center within a moderate scopeIdentifies and make corrections as necessaryIdentifies and leads the investigation of moderate data issues with the support of senior staffProduces developed drawings and space plans for use by Sales, Site Operation and other teamsCreates 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 more senior membersCreates 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 moderate scopeCollaborationCollaborates with various teams to identify any power/cooling issues that affect space capacityAnswers standard 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 moderate scopeWhere planning decisions are in dispute between sales and operational needs, the engineer is expected to escalate to the right levelMay require supervision in answering more complex questionsCapacity Feasibility & OptimizationWorks with Capacity and/or site engineers to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications, and develop moderate solutioningActs as a backup point of contact for the capacity review process to ensure that space is being assigned maximizes the value of our data centers by optimizing the efficiency of our space within a moderate scopeMay require supervision for more complex solutionsQualificationsDemonstrated data center capacity engineering experience is requiredBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferredExperience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software Cadence Reality DC/6Sigma Room preferredEquinix 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.
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