SK hynix America ยท 1 month ago
AI Data Center Engineering & Building Contractor
San Jose, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expSK hynix America is at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions for various applications. They are seeking an experienced AI Data Center Engineering & Building Contractor to design, plan, and manage the construction of AI-optimized data center facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Guide critical infrastructure decisions and implementation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our data center facilities meet the stringent requirements of modern AI computing while adhering to industry standards and regulatory compliance
Translate AI workload requirements into physical infrastructure specifications. This includes conducting detailed power demand analysis for GPU clusters, designing robust cooling architectures capable of handling heat densities exceeding traditional data center norms, and ensuring water resource planning aligns with sustainability goals and local regulations. You will be responsible for overseeing the engineering phases from initial site assessment through construction/retrofit completion
Serve as the technical authority on AI data center build projects, providing guidance on permit acquisition strategies, certification pathways, and compliance frameworks
Identifying potential bottlenecks early in the design phase and proposing innovative solutions that balance performance requirements with operational efficiency and cost considerations
Conduct design reviews, troubleshoot construction challenges, and optimize build timelines throughout the contract engagement
Provide technical mentorship to internal teams and document best practices and lessons learned to ensure knowledge transfer for future projects
Contribute insights that shape our long-term AI infrastructure strategy while delivering immediate value on active build initiatives
Qualification
Required
Proven track record in AI data center engineering and construction
Experience in at least two full AI data center build cycles (planning through commissioning)
Direct experience designing power infrastructure for GPU-dense environments
Hands-on expertise with liquid cooling systems, high-voltage electrical distribution, and redundancy architectures
Strong understanding of power requirements for AI training and inference workloads
Ability to plan power densities from 30kW to 100kW+ per rack
Knowledge of advanced cooling solutions, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling and rear-door heat exchangers
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in data center engineering, with 3+ years focused on AI/ML infrastructure
Proven track record managing multi-million dollar construction budgets
Experience coordinating with general contractors and subcontractors to ensure project success
Successful delivery of projects on time and within scope
Strong communication skills for translating complex technical requirements to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and construction crews
Company
SK hynix America
Semiconductors are essential to all IT products, and its performance often determines the performance of the final products.
201-500 employees
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