Equinix · 1 day ago
Electrical Capacity Engineer Staff (Data Centers)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, focused on enabling innovations that enhance connectivity. The Capacity Engineer Staff is responsible for creating and optimizing Cage-Cabinet designs, ensuring data consistency, and mentoring junior team members in a data center environment.
Telecom & CommunicationsCloud ComputingSoftwareInformation TechnologyCloud Data ServicesData CenterInfrastructureInternet
Responsibilities
Creates various/experienced Cage-Cabinet design options that respond to customer requirements, Equinix Requirements and physical site constraints within a diverse scope
Prepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual data center and specializes in more complex, larger sites
Maximizes space utilization to develop the best design solution for the Data Center and the customer
Acts as a mentor to more junior members
Utilizes experienced knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure to notionally attribute complex Cage-Cabinet designs against Data Center infrastructure within a diverse scope
Participates in high-density review cases, seeking opinions of SME's or local sites where required
Performs the validation and updating of Data Center infrastructure data within capacity systems in a diverse scope
Identifies issues or constraints in infrastructure capacity and may prepare notional solutions for review by management
Acts as a mentor to more junior members
Solves various/complex, cross-functional issues that span multiple groups
Uses experienced skills to identify and understand underlying issues
Understands when and to whom to escalate, but tries to solve problem first
Works with site operations to address discrepancies with documentation of facility infrastructure and installation of customer cages
Ensures that AutoCAD drawings and capacity systems correctly represent existing status of the Data Center
Identifies and makes corrections as necessary
Identifies and leads the investigation of experienced data issues without support
Produces drawings and space plans for use by Sales, Site Operation and other teams
Creates diverse spatial layouts of each customer cage which are used by the other capacity teams for their reviews, and by the Sales Engineers and site teams for customer installations
Drawing and inventory preparation, which may be reviewed by manager
Creates numbering plans for new sites, compiling inventory list, and preparing the drawings files used to track assignments
Compiles as-built underground utility drawings as required to create a comprehensive record drawing for each site within a diverse scope
Collaborates with various teams to identify any power/cooling issues that affect space capacity
Answers experienced inventory-related questions from cross-functional departments
Ability to engage and gather input from appropriate stakeholders to reach the right solution for the company and the customer within a diverse scope
Where planning decisions are in dispute between sales and operational needs, the engineer is expected to escalate to the right level
Coordinates with various departments for the monthly reporting of capacity trends, availability and accuracy of records for the site
Works with Capacity and/or site engineers to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications, and develop experienced solutioning
Acts as the first point of contact for the CFR process to ensure that space is being assigned maximizes the value of our data centers by optimizing the efficiency of our space within a diverse scope
Qualification
Required
Typically has 5+ years in data center capacity planning electrical system design, operations, maintenance
Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD/BIM tools)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience; preference given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $498.42M
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2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $375.86M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
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