Data Center Operations Engineer

NorthMark Strategies LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Employer-paid medical

Dental and Vision benefits

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

Job summary

NorthMark Compute & Cloud in Dallas, TX seeks a Data Center Design and Build Engineer to oversee end-to-end planning, design and construction of data center facilities. Collaborate with clients to meet requirements while following industry best practices for scalable deployments.

The role involves leading design, cabling, power planning and coordination with vendors, with emphasis on efficient, compliant, and future-ready infrastructure for HPC and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, IT or equivalent experience.
• Experience in data center design, construction or IT infra deployment.
• Knowledge of power and cooling solutions for data centers.
• Proficiency in structured cabling design and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom data center design solutions ensuring efficient layouts.
• Develop structured cabling designs for current and future needs.
• Create power and capacity planning strategies for efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure designs meet Uptime Institute Tier standards and best practices.
• Oversee design and implementation of network and IT infrastructure for high-performance environments.
• Provide expertise in cabling, power distribution and cooling strategies.
• Develop relocation plans to minimize disruption during migrations.
• Manage data center build-outs from conception to completion within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to procure and deploy infrastructure.
• Implement modular construction methods for faster deployments.
• Maintain vendor-neutrality to match client needs.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry certifications.
• Conduct risk assessments and plan for business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Document and maintain best practices for safety and operations.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and provide customized solutions.
• Offer strategic consulting on migrations, expansions and modernization projects.

Skills

Data center design

Power & cooling

Structured cabling

Network infrastructure

Migration planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Sunbird DCIM

Job description

## Data Center Operations EngineerApplylocations: Dallas, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: R13256**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. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.**The 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 practicesInfrastructure & Technology Integration* 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 disruptionConstruction & Project Management* 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 needsCompliance & Risk Management* 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 efficiencyClient Collaboration and Stakeholder Management* 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*It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.***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