Instrata · 1 week ago
Data Center Solutions Architect
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expInstrata is seeking a Data Center & Mission Critical Solutions Architect to lead the design and technical execution of resilient infrastructure solutions. The role involves collaborating with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure systems meet strict reliability, safety, and performance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
ConstructionInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Own the Design: Lead the development of integrated data center and mission critical system designs, ensuring alignment with uptime, scalability, and operational requirements
Drive Technical Execution: Translate requirements into buildable design packages—including BOMs, sequence of operations, system architectures, and electrical and mechanical interfaces
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Project Managers, construction teams, engineers, contractors, and vendors to support constructability, phasing, and coordinated execution
Support Project Delivery: Participate in project planning, design reviews, and technical coordination meetings to support schedules, risk mitigation, and delivery milestones
Apply Infrastructure Expertise: Design and support systems including power distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, monitoring/DCIM, and integrated facility infrastructure
Maintain Quality & Compliance: Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and mission critical best practices (NEC, TIA, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, and local AHJs)
Support Installation & Commissioning: Assist with system configuration, field validation, integrated systems testing, commissioning activities, and operational turnover
Manage Technical Change: Support change order reviews, value engineering efforts, and technical risk assessments to maintain performance and budget alignment
Communicate Proactively: Provide clear, timely technical guidance to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Deliver with Confidence: Support inspections, punch list resolution, as-built documentation, and close-out activities with a focus on operational excellence
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience supporting data center, mission critical, or critical infrastructure environments
Proven background in infrastructure design, engineering support, or technical project delivery
Strong understanding of power, cooling, monitoring, and integrated facility systems
Experience collaborating with construction and project management teams on active projects
Working knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to BIM and coordinated design workflows is a plus
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Technical certifications, RCDD, BICSI DCDC or mission critical credentials are a plus
Company
Instrata
A leader in integrated technology systems, Instrata specializes in creating robust and future-ready solutions for businesses, organizations, and healthcare systems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gilbert Romo
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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