Solution Architect – Data Center Infrastructure & CE

Insight Global; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a Data Center Solution Architect who can bridge business needs with physical data center realization. You will design integrated solutions that connect facility infrastructure (MEP) with IT readiness for mission-critical environments.

The role emphasizes applying ME/EE knowledge to meet power and thermal requirements, working with stakeholders, and guiding CAPEX/OPEX decisions to deliver scalable data center solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5+ years in data center design, mission critical construction, critical facilities engineering, or commissioning, preferably in hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Strong understanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, cooling, containment, fire & life safety, and high density cooling trends.
• Familiarity with Tier standards, TIA 942, ASHRAE TC 9.9, NFPA codes, and data center design best practices.
• Ability to develop CAPEX/OPEX models, evaluate vendor bids, and write detailed services SOWs.
• Skilled at simplifying complex engineering decisions for non-technical leaders and driving alignment across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business needs and physical data center realization through integrated CE and IT solutions.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry standards and efficient operation.

Skills

Data Center design

Critical facilities engineering

CAPEX/OPEX modeling

Stakeholder alignment

Explain complex engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Insight Global Consulting is expanding our Data Center Build & Critical Environment practice, and we’re looking for a Data Center Solution Architect who can bridge the gap between business needs and physical data center realization.

This role combines deep expertise in Critical Environment (CE) systems with a strong understanding of data center deployment and operations, enabling the architect to design integrated solutions that bridge facility infrastructure (MEP systems) and IT infrastructure readiness. If you enjoy shaping mission critical environments, influencing system topologies, and pushing data center capabilities forward—this is the role.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or similar in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5+ years in data center design, mission critical construction, critical facilities engineering, or commissioning, preferably in hyperscale or colocation data centers. OR Semiconductor cleanroom experience or pharma R&D Lab experience
• Strong understanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, chilled water/DX cooling, containment, fire & life safety, and high density/GPU cooling trends. The key here is having experience applying their ME or EE knowledge to uphold critical power and thermal requirements for highly sensitive systems.
• Familiarity with Tier standards, TIA 942, ASHRAE TC 9.9, NFPA codes, and data center design and operational best practices.
• Ability to develop and defend CAPEX/OPEX models, evaluate vendor bids, and write detailed services SOWs.
• Skilled at simplifying complex engineering decisions for non-technical leaders and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders.