Global Datacenter Mechanical Design Principal

Equinix; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

US Benefits

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Design Principal to lead design decisions for a portfolio of datacenter projects, including new construction, expansions, retrofits, and standards upgrades. The role spans regional and global scope, coordinating with Architecture, MEP, and suppliers to deliver world-class, cost-effective designs.

The candidate will manage design schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations, working with regional teams to ensure consistent application of standards and processes across

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or Subcontractor.
• Spoken and written English proficiency is essential, additional languages are strongly desirable.
• Advanced Degree (Masters) in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, Bachelor's Degree acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role.

Responsibilities

• Global mechanical engineering direction of Equinix design through continued development of Equinix’s Reference Designs.
• Supports Regional Design teams with project implementation of Reference Design.
• Directly responsible for managing the design schedule for assigned projects to ensure on time creation and review of BODs, REIC Submissions, and design documentation for IFP and IFC sets.
• Manages design budgets and controls change management requests during the construction phase, in consultation with the Construction Manager.

Skills

Design leadership

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Design Principal to lead design decisions for a portfolio of datacenter projects, including new construction, expansions, retrofits, and standards upgrades. The role spans regional and global scope, coordinating with Architecture, MEP, and suppliers to deliver world-class, cost-effective designs.

The candidate will manage design schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations, working with regional teams to ensure consistent application of standards and processes across