Data Center Designer/Planner
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
o Create detailed design specifications, floor plans, equipment layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD or similar design toolso Evaluate and select appropriate power and cooling solutions to ensure optimal equipment performance and energy efficiencyo Work with project teams to gather and review requirements for new space planningo Audit existing conditions for completeness and adherence to standards, documenting gaps and tracking for completiono Complete as-built documentation updates based on audit results· Power and Cooling:o Design and optimize data center power distribution and cooling systems for maximum efficiency and reliabilityo Calculate power loads, perform heat load analyses, and assess cooling requirements to prevent overheating and ensure proper equipment operation· Data Connectivity:o Design data cabling and network connectivity layouts to support high-speed data transmission and interconnectivity between server racks, switches, and networking equipmento Design horizontal cabling connectivity for office environments including workstations, wireless access, security, and facilities management systemso Ensure cable management and labeling standards are followed to maintain organization and ease of maintenance· Project Managemento Collaborate with project teams to define scope, timeline, and budget for data center design projects.o Identify and address potential design challenges and recommend solutions to ensure successful project delivery· Documentationo Produce CAD and PDF documents of record for site designs, audits, and publication to other teamso Provide detailed tracking of audited conditions against designs or documents of record for gap analysis through remediationo Review 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 connectivity• Familiar with Cooling Systems for computer rooms including ASHRAE 9.9 standards• Proficient in Microsoft Office products• Familiar with Data Cabling standards from TAI• Knowledge of CommScope Systimax product offerings and cabling standards• Experience with Copper and Fiber test results on Fluke testing systems• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating detailed drawings and schematicsPreferred• LISP (aka AutoLISP) scripting experience to enhance batch processing of existing CAD files• Experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management tools (Bonus with Sunbird dcTrack experience)• RCDD certification• One or more of the following or similar:o CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) certification is a pluso CDCD or CDCDP certification (Certified Data Center Designer/ Certified Data Center Design Professional)o CDCEP certification (Certified Data Centre Energy Professional )
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