IT Infrastructure DataCenter Design & Planner

Job Title: IT infrastructure DataCenter Design & PlannerLocation: Owings Mills, MD - Hybrid model (2Days On-site, 3Days Remote)Duration: 12 Months + Contract Will Extend

Responsibilities:Data Center / Office Space Design and Planning:Create detailed design specifications, floor plans, equipment layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD or similar design toolsEvaluate and select appropriate power and cooling solutions to ensure optimal equipment performance and energy efficiencyWork with project teams to gather and review requirements for new space planningAudit existing conditions for completeness and adherence to standards, documenting gaps and tracking for completionComplete as-built documentation updates based on audit resultsPower and Cooling:Design and optimize data center power distribution and cooling systems for maximum efficiency and reliabilityCalculate power loads, perform heat load analyses, and assess cooling requirements to prevent overheating and ensure proper equipment operationData Connectivity:Design data cabling and network connectivity layouts to support high-speed data transmission and interconnectivity between server racks, switches, and networking equipmentDesign horizontal cabling connectivity for office environments including workstations, wireless access, security, and facilities management systemsEnsure cable management and labeling standards are followed to maintain organization and ease of maintenanceProject ManagementCollaborate with project teams to define scope, timeline, and budget for data center design projects.Identify and address potential design challenges and recommend solutions to ensure successful project deliveryDocumentationProduce CAD and PDF documents of record for site designs, audits, and publication to other teamsProvide detailed tracking of audited conditions against designs or documents of record for gap analysis through remediationReview and submit changes for existing, internal standards documents where industry standards and best practices have evolved, providing guidance to teams on projects.

Qualifications:Required:3+ years of proven experience in data center design, power and cooling, and data connectivityFamiliar with Cooling Systems for computer rooms including ASHRAE 9.9 standardsProficient in Microsoft Office productsFamiliar with Data Cabling standards from TAIKnowledge of CommScope Systimax product offerings and cabling standardsExperience with Copper and Fiber test results on Fluke testing systemsProficiency in AutoCAD for creating detailed drawings and schematics

PreferredLISP (aka AutoLISP) scripting experience to enhance batch processing of existing CAD filesExperience with Data Center Infrastructure Management tools (Bonus with Sunbird dcTrack experience)RCDD certification

One or more of the following or similar:CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) certification is a plusCDCD or CDCDP certification (Certified Data Center Designer/ Certified Data Center Design Professional)CDCEP certification (Certified Data Centre Energy Professional )