Data Center Design Engineer

About the role

Soni's client is seeking a Data Center Design Engineer to support the design and development of a new data center environment. This role will focus on physical space planning, equipment layouts, engineering schematics, and coordination of electrical and HVAC infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop data center layouts, configurations, floor plans, and engineering schematics.
• Support electrical distribution, UPS, generator, HVAC/cooling, and other critical infrastructure design.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and installation plans.
• Coordinate with Facilities, MEP engineers, contractors, vendors, and Technology teams.
• Identify design conflicts and support construction coordination, commissioning, and facility readiness.

Requirements

• Experience with data center, mission-critical facility, or comparable infrastructure design.
• Working knowledge of electrical and HVAC systems and installation requirements.
• Experience developing physical layouts, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and MEP plans.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with data center construction, electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, cooling infrastructure, and commissioning.