Principal Electrical Engineer, Critical Facilities Engineering Standards and Programs

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead global electrical engineering programs within critical facilities. This role involves innovating operational practices, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the highest standards of power delivery systems are met. You will drive continuous improvement, develop training programs, and represent the company at industry events. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will significantly enhance operational performance and sustainability efforts, making a real impact in the digital infrastructure landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical engineering program ownership, focusing on data center systems.
• Expertise in electrical distribution and industrial control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and maintenance of electrical systems for critical facilities.
• Drive development of operating policies and facilitate global communication among teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Critical Power Systems

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Certification in Process/Program Management

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer, Critical Facilities Engineering Standards and Programs, London

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.

Job Summary

Become a global electrical engineering program leader, focusing on critical facility operations. Innovate and implement effective operating practices to drive continuous improvement in operating performance. Collaborate with Equinix and external stakeholders to establish robust operating policies, optimize the selection of efficient power delivery systems, and ensure Equinix's operating requirements are met.

Responsibilities

1. Foster proactive engagement with regional operations to develop global technical programs supporting critical facilities engineering across Data Center Operations.
2. Lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems for critical facilities.
3. Drive the development and implementation of operating policies, procedures, and best practices, regularly updating them to reflect changing requirements.
4. Facilitate global communication and knowledge-sharing among operations teams to drive continual improvement in operating policies and practices.
5. Ensure that operating and maintenance decisions are informed by data-driven analysis and promptly communicated to all stakeholders.
6. Lead and execute global initiatives to maximize reliability, improve cost performance, enhance sustainability, and optimize operating models.
7. Develop and oversee training programs for critical facilities engineers and managers, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to manage electrical systems effectively.
8. Provide expert guidance and decision-making within the Global Operations Engineering (GOE) team and collaborate with other relevant groups on electrical systems and issues.
9. Stay abreast of industry trends and collaborate with external data center industry consortiums to identify and implement new best practices for enhancing operating performance.
10. Represent Equinix by participating in and presenting at industry conferences, boards, and consortiums.

Qualifications

1. Proven years of professional experience preferred in electrical engineering program ownership including aspects of design, operating practices, repair and maintenance, and training focusing on data center or mission-critical power delivery systems.
2. Certification in process/program management or equivalent is preferred.
3. Expertise in critical power and electrical distribution, industrial control solutions, and standard operating procedures.
4. Strong critical facility engineering knowledge, including hands-on experience in managing or operating a facility.
5. Technical proficiency in critical power and cooling systems, life safety, and environmental compliance.
6. Experience in technical writing, including the development of policies and procedures.
7. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
8. Ability to work autonomously on projects and initiatives, identifying and solving problems effectively.
9. Availability to participate in meetings across multiple time zones and willingness to travel as needed and be on-call.