Engineering Design Manager - Data Centers

Prime Data Centers; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking an Engineering Design Manager to lead design decisions across a diverse portfolio of data center projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams to ensure that design standards meet operational needs while fostering innovation and sustainability. The successful candidate will oversee mechanical design efforts, manage internal and external design teams, and utilize engineering analysis tools to optimize designs. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data centers in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in mechanical design and engineering standards.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on data centers.

Aufgaben

• Lead design decisions for data center projects including construction and upgrades.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design standards are met.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical Design

Project Management

Collaboration

Engineering Analysis

Innovation Development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CFD Tools

Psychrometric Evaluation Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Prime Data Centers - Engineering Design Manager

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. Owned by a private firm managing $6 billion in assets, Prime offers customers ownership options and dynamic leasing models, fostering true corporate partnerships.

The Engineering Design Manager, reporting to the SVP of Development and Construction, is responsible for design decisions across a portfolio of data center projects, including new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, upgrades, and acquisition conversions. The role involves mechanical equipment selection, development of design standards, processes, and procedures.

This position will develop long-term business strategies aligned with Prime stakeholders to manage relationships and outputs of key design partners and equipment suppliers. Responsibilities include:

1. Leading innovation, master planning, concept design, standards, and technical reviews.
2. Managing regional design teams to adopt standards and best practices.
3. Collaborating with construction and procurement teams for effective procurement, installation, and commissioning of design solutions.
4. Working with operations teams to ensure design standards meet operational requirements.
5. Supporting site operations through troubleshooting and system tuning.
6. Developing a roadmap for innovation, exploring new products and services, and integrating them into standards.
7. Creating designs and core philosophies emphasizing reliability, safety, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.
8. Providing master planning and concept designs for investment planning, review, and approval.
9. Overseeing detailed technical reviews to ensure project designs meet standards and business cases.
10. Collaborating cross-functionally with Construction, Procurement, Operations, Sales, and other departments to align design requirements.
11. Leading mechanical design efforts for new data centers, ensuring standards and customer requirements are met.
12. Coordinating with consultants and contractors on engineering studies and design reviews.
13. Conducting site visits for investigations and coordination meetings.
14. Serving as Subject Matter Expert for technical reviews, including engineering studies and analyses.
15. Managing internal and external design teams and consultants.
16. Ensuring products meet engineering standards and specifications through team meetings.
17. Utilizing engineering analysis tools, such as CFD and psychrometric evaluations, to optimize designs.
18. Calculating Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and participating in critical equipment testing.
19. Researching new materials and construction methods for HVAC and related components.
20. Traveling to data center sites for studies, audits, testing, and commissioning as needed.
21. Responding to emergencies on an as-needed basis.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, or other protected classifications.