Data Center Operations Engineer

NorthMark Compute and Cloud LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Employer-paid health benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

NorthMark Compute & Cloud in Dallas seeks a Data Center Design and Build Engineer to lead end-to-end data center planning, design and construction. You will collaborate with clients and cross‑functional teams to develop customized, scalable solutions that meet performance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include optimizing layouts, power and cooling strategies, structured cabling design, vendor coordination, and risk management to ensure on‑time, within‑budget deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IT or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in data center design, construction or IT infrastructure deployment.
• Strong understanding of power and cooling solutions for data centers.
• Expertise in structured cabling design and network infrastructure.
• Experience in technology migration planning and execution.
• Ability to work with modular construction methodologies.
• Knowledge of data center compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in Sunbird DCIM is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Leading custom data center design solutions, optimizing space and layouts.
• Developing structured cabling designs that support current and future needs.
• Creating power and capacity planning strategies to maximize efficiency.
• Ensuring designs align with industry standards such as Uptime Institute.
• Overseeing network and IT infrastructure design for high‑performance environments.
• Providing expertise in cabling, power distribution and cooling strategies.
• Coordinating with vendors/contractors to procure and deploy infrastructure.
• Implementing modular construction methods for faster deployments.
• Maintaining documentation and best practices for safety and operations.
• Engaging with clients to understand requirements and provide customized solutions.
• Offering strategic consulting on migrations, expansions, and modernization.

Skills

Data center design experience

Power & cooling expertise

Structured cabling design

Network infrastructure

Migration planning & execution

Modular construction

Compliance & risk management

Sunbird DCIM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical IT or equivalent

Tools

Sunbird DCIM

Job description

Overview

The Company NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow.

Position

We are seeking a skilled Data Center Design and Build Engineer to oversee the end-to-end planning, design and construction of data center facilities. The ideal candidate will collaborate with clients to develop customized solutions that meet specific requirements, while adhering to industry best practices. This role involves working with cross‑functional teams to ensure that data center deployments are efficient, scalable and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leading custom data center design solutions, optimizing space and ensuring efficient layouts
• Developing structured cabling designs that support current and future business needs
• Creating comprehensive power and capacity planning strategies to maximize efficiency and scalability
• Ensuring designs align with Uptime Institute Tier standards and industry best practices
• Overseeing the design and implementation of network and IT infrastructure for high‑performance environments
• Providing expertise in structured cabling, power distribution and cooling strategies
• Ensuring seamless technology migration by developing plans for relocating IT workloads without disruption
• Managing data center build‑outs from conception to completion, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget
• Coordinating with vendors and contractors to procure and deploy infrastructure according to project requirements
• Implementing modular construction methods for faster and more flexible deployments
• Maintaining vendor‑neutrality by selecting the best solutions tailored to client needs
• Ensuring data center designs meet local regulations, compliance standards and industry certifications
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery
• Maintaining documentation and best practices for safety, security and operational efficiency
• Engaging with clients to understand their unique requirements and provide customized solutions
• Providing strategic consulting on technology migrations, expansions and modernization projects
• Offering post‑build support to optimize data center performance and ensure long‑term scalability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience in data center design, construction or IT infrastructure deployment
• Strong understanding of power and cooling solutions for data centers
• Expertise in structured cabling design and network infrastructure
• Experience in technology migration planning and execution
• Ability to work with modular construction methodologies
• Knowledge of data center compliance and risk management frameworks
• Proficiency in Sunbird DCIM is a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Benefits & Perks

• Company‑Paid Lunch Stipend: Lunch is provided via GrubHub
• Company‑Paid Benefits: 100% Employer‑Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families
• 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
• Optional Employee‑Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more
• Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, OR GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.

NorthMark Strategies is a leading strategic capital firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long‑term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to deploy capital and build enduring businesses.

Our team combines intelligent risk‑taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world‑class computing capacity to create shareholder value. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities. At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn’t something to hope for, it’s something to build. We don’t just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure.