Data Center Infrastructure Designer — Space, Power & Cooling

ProducePay; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Professional development & tuition

Mental health & wellness support

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

401(k) with company match

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking an Infrastructure Design Engineer to plan, design, and implement data center whitespace environments, ensuring reliable power, cooling, and cabling. You will collaborate with Facilities, Electrical, Mechanical, and Cloud teams to meet current and future cloud workload requirements.

You will also develop CAD/BIM drawings, create capacity models, and contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and site inspections to drive uptime and efficiency across Crusoe data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Data Center Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data center design, preferably in cloud or hyperscale environments.
• Understanding of data center power distribution systems and UPS architectures
• Understanding of cooling systems and HVAC infrastructure
• Experience with structured cabling systems and network connectivity design
• Experience with whitespace layout optimization and equipment density planning
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Visio, or equivalent platforms
• Knowledge of industry standards including TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, and ANSI/BICSI
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, infrastructure, and deployment teams
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel to data center sites as required

Responsibilities

• Design whitespace layouts including rack placement, aisle configuration, equipment density, and airflow strategy
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to integrate power distribution and cooling infrastructure into whitespace environments
• Optimize whitespace designs for capacity, scalability, redundancy, airflow performance, and energy efficiency
• Coordinate with network and cloud teams to ensure structured cabling, connectivity, and fiber management meet performance requirements
• Validate redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N) and ensure designs align with SLA requirements
• Ensure whitespace designs comply with industry standards including TIA-942, Uptime Institute guidelines, ASHRAE recommendations, and applicable codes
• Apply local building codes, safety regulations, and company design policies
• Develop CAD/BIM drawings, schematics, and 3D models of whitespace environments
• Create capacity planning models to forecast growth, utilization, and infrastructure scaling
• Maintain technical documentation supporting operations, maintenance, and audit requirements
• Support construction, installation, commissioning, and deployment activities for new data center environments
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and site inspections
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, contractors, and external partners
• Evaluate new technologies, modular designs, and industry best practices to improve performance and efficiency
• Conduct post-occupancy evaluations to validate design outcomes and identify improvements

Skills

Data center design

Electrical engineering concepts

Power distribution understanding

Cooling systems knowledge

Structured cabling design

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Facilities/Data Center Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Visio

Job description

Crusoe is seeking an Infrastructure Design Engineer to plan, design, and implement data center whitespace environments, ensuring reliable power, cooling, and cabling. You will collaborate with Facilities, Electrical, Mechanical, and Cloud teams to meet current and future cloud workload requirements.

You will also develop CAD/BIM drawings, create capacity models, and contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and site inspections to drive uptime and efficiency across Crusoe data centers.