Global Data Center Infrastructure Lead Engineer

TikTok; Kouvola; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to join the DCS team involved in the design, commissioning, and operation of hyper-scale data centers. The role focuses on leading commissioning activities, ensuring design intent is met, and coordinating with global procurement for data center projects.

Responsibilities include on-site inspections, emergency on-site support during incidents, and post-incident technical reviews to enhance reliability and uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or HVAC.
• Lead commissioning team to conduct Level 1 to Level 5 commissioning tests, verify design intent and resolve technical issues during execution.
• Familiar with global data center industry standards, capable of data center drawing review.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering: generator, chiller, cooling tower, AHU, UPS, power distribution systems, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to clarity and details.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design review of electromechanical and related disciplines for new data centers, and evaluate the effectiveness and operational stability of existing data center design solutions.
• Support the technical management of procurement for global data center projects and conduct evaluations on various technical proposals.
• Take part in discussions on engineering commissioning and testing, and define test plans required to verify each design indicator.
• Empower the data center facility operation and maintenance team, and assist in developing response plans to address design limitations and potential risks.
• Conduct on-site inspections to identify operational risks in computer rooms and ensure the continuous, safe and stable operation of data centers.
• Provide on-site emergency technical support during incidents and undertake technical review in post-incident reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Commissioning tests

Data center standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or HVAC

Tools

Data center drawings review

Job description

TikTok is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to join the DCS team involved in the design, commissioning, and operation of hyper-scale data centers. The role focuses on leading commissioning activities, ensuring design intent is met, and coordinating with global procurement for data center projects.

Responsibilities include on-site inspections, emergency on-site support during incidents, and post-incident technical reviews to enhance reliability and uptime.