Electrical & Capacity Design Engineer

Digital Realty Trust, L.P.; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Digital Realty Trust, L.P. is seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Engineer for brownfield data center projects. The position involves designing and optimizing AC/DC power and HVAC systems, ensuring operational continuity and energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a mission-critical environment, along with strong knowledge of energy management and project management skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including competitive salary and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
• LEED Certification is a plus.
• PMP certification or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and deployment of AC and DC power distribution systems.
• Support integration of new systems with existing infrastructure.
• Review Electrical Engineering Construction Packages and Method of Procedures.
• Participate in commissioning and turn-up of new systems.
• Develop and manage project plans and stakeholder communications.

Skills

AC/DC power systems

HVAC infrastructure

Energy management

AutoCAD

Project Management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tool

CFD tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title

Electrical & Mechanical Engineer – Brownfield Data Center Projects

Location

Dallas, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Phoenix, Seattle, Austin

Your role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical & Mechanical Engineer to support the design, capacity planning, and energy optimization efforts across our global colocation data center portfolio. This role focuses on brownfield projects, including infrastructure upgrades, retrofits, and expansions of existing facilities, ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.

You will work closely with engineering teams, contractors, commissioning agents, and internal systems to execute technical solutions for AC/DC power and HVAC systems, while contributing to energy efficiency initiatives and data-driven decision-making.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the design and deployment of AC and DC power distribution systems and HVAC upgrades, working with MEP design engineering firms.
• Support integration of new systems with existing infrastructure in live data center environments.
• Review Electrical Engineering Construction Packages and Method of Procedures (MOPs) working with local operation team and construction team.
• Review short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies; provide recommendations to improve electrical safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Participate in commissioning and turn‑up of new electrical and mechanical systems.
• Review the existing mechanical and electrical capacity and brainstorm design options to densify and enhance capacity in the new design.
• Ensure timely infrastructure scaling to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of CFD modeling to evaluate airflow and thermal performance and recommend design enhancements that improve cooling capacity and operational efficiency.
• Maintain documentation for commercial power, generator, UPS, and DC power systems.
• Review, understand, and implement design engineering guidelines during project execution.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and track cost avoidance metrics.
• Collect and validate data from energy‑related systems (e.g., BMS, EMS).
• Collaborate with IT teams to enhance reporting tools and dashboards.
• Work closely with space design engineers, operations leadership, product teams, and the asset management team to align infrastructure upgrades with business goals and customer requirements.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional planning and execution of brownfield projects, ensuring seamless integration, timely delivery, and adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and manage project plans, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel to field sites for audits, inspections, and technical support.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC power systems, HVAC infrastructure, and energy management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SKM Power Tool (or similar), CFD tools, Microsoft Office Suite.
• LEED Certification is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience in managing complex engineering projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, and drive results across cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, 24x7 operational environment.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $125,000 – $140,000 base salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Mandatory and voluntary disability benefits.
• Wellness and education benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave options.