AI Infrastructure DC Design Engineer III

Astreya; Texas; On-site; USD 98,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Astreya is seeking an AI Infrastructure Datacenter Design Engineer – Level 3 (Senior Engineer / Team Lead) to guide small project teams and deliver complex data hall infrastructure designs.

You will develop layouts for compute, storage, networking, power and cooling, mentor engineers, review drawings, and ensure standards. This role combines technical leadership with customer-facing collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of data center architecture and infrastructure systems.
• 5+ years of experience in data center infrastructure design or engineering.
• Proven experience leading projects or mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong AutoCAD and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex data hall infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed layouts for compute, storage, networking, structured cabling, power, and cooling infrastructure.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, and deployment teams.
• Lead small engineering teams and provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance.
• Review and approve engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Drive adherence to design standards, quality requirements, and operational best practices.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and support infrastructure optimization initiatives.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and project planning discussions.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and design constraints while proposing mitigation strategies.

Skills

Data center architecture

Project leadership

Documentation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AI Infrastructure Datacenter Design Engineer – Level 3 (Senior Engineer / Team Lead)

Position Summary

The AI Infrastructure Datacenter Design Engineer Level 3 leads small project teams and is responsible for delivering complex data hall infrastructure designs. This role combines advanced technical expertise with mentorship, coordination, and project leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex data hall infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed layouts for compute, storage, networking, structured cabling, power, and cooling infrastructure.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, and deployment teams.
• Lead small engineering teams and provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance.
• Review and approve engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Drive adherence to design standards, quality requirements, and operational best practices.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and support infrastructure optimization initiatives.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and project planning discussions.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and design constraints while proposing mitigation strategies.

Scope & Complexity

• Leads small teams or project workstreams.
• Handles high-complexity designs and customer-facing projects.
• Exercises independent judgment and technical leadership.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of data center architecture and infrastructure systems.
• 5+ years of experience in data center infrastructure design or engineering.
• Proven experience leading projects or mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong AutoCAD and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities.

Salary Range

$98,040.00 - $154,800.00 USD (Salary)

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through UHC

• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

  401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law