Data Center Operations Engineer
NorthMark Strategies · Dallas, TX · 4 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Leading custom data center design solutions, optimizing space and ensuring efficient layouts
- Developing structured cabling designs that support current and future business needs
- Creating comprehensive power and capacity planning strategies to maximize efficiency and scalability
- Ensuring designs align with Uptime Institute Tier standards and industry best practices
- Infrastructure & Technology Integration:
- Overseeing the design and implementation of network and IT infrastructure for high-performance environments
- Providing expertise in structured cabling, power distribution and cooling strategies
- Ensuring seamless technology migration by developing plans for relocating IT workloads without disruption
- Construction & Project Management:
- Managing data center build-outs from conception to completion, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget
- Coordinating with vendors and contractors to procure and deploy infrastructure according to project requirements
- Implementing modular construction methods for faster and more flexible deployments
- Maintaining vendor-neutrality by selecting the best solutions tailored to client needs
- Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensuring data center designs meet local regulations, compliance standards and industry certifications
- Conducting risk assessments and implementing strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery
- Maintaining documentation and best practices for safety, security and operational efficiency
- Client Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Engaging with clients to understand their unique requirements and provide customized solutions
- Offering strategic consulting on technology migrations, expansions and modernization projects
- Offering post-build support to optimize data center performance and ensure long-term scalability
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable experience in data center design, construction or IT infrastructure deployment
- Strong understanding of power and cooling solutions for data centers
- Expertise in structured cabling design and network infrastructure
- Experience in technology migration planning and execution
- Able to work with modular construction methodologies
- Knowledge of data center compliance and risk management frameworks
- Proficiency in Sunbird DCIM is a plus