Data Center Design and Performance Engineer

$114,000 - $131,000/Yr

Coresite - Los Angeles, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA

Real Estate

About the position

The Data Center Design and Performance Engineer plays a crucial role in the Engineering team at CoreSite, focusing on the design and review of electrical, mechanical, and site plans for data centers. This position requires independent decision-making and sound judgment to align with CoreSite's design standards. The Engineer collaborates with facility and operations teams to ensure that all equipment installations meet the company's build standards, emphasizing efficiency, reliability, and quality assurance in engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the efficiency, reliability, and engineering design of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire and life-safety, and building management systems for expansion and upgrade projects
• Define the scope for testing and commissioning to ensure design intent and operability of systems supporting the data centers
• Provide final quality assurance sign-off for engineered systems at the end of construction
• Collaborate with Sales Engineering to design custom engineering solutions for customer deployments
• Support the sales process for complex opportunities by providing technical expertise
• Assess installed systems to optimize efficiency and reliability
• Review and approve engineering modifications to existing facilities
• Provide engineering support to Data Center Operations, including failure analysis and system maintenance of critical infrastructure
• Ensure quality control for Operations teams, focusing on equipment, safety, and maintenance best practices
• Support commissioning activities by reviewing test scripts and witnessing test performance
• Maintain up-to-date documentation related to design, procurement, and operational standards
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to work 40% on-site from an approved CoreSite Market and 60% remotely from that same market, with flexibility to adjust onsite expectations as business needs evolve
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to support testing and construction activities, with flexibility to adjust travel commitments as business needs evolve
• In-depth working knowledge of data center design, operations, and infrastructure
• Strong strategic problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to challenges
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, or other computer aided design software, as well as in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel
• Ability to operate and interpret results from test equipment, such as power quality meters, thermal imaging cameras, multi-meters, to evaluate and troubleshoot equipment operation and performance
• Commitment to personal development and the ability to pursue relevant certifications and accreditations (i.e. LEED AP, CDCDP, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and cross-functional teams in both on-site and remote environments
• Ability to work independently while ensuring regular communication and coordination with colleagues and other organizations, regardless of location

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in data center operations preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience in data center operations and design may be considered in lieu of educational qualifications

Benefits

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• School visitation and elder care paid time off
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning/fertility support
• Wellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive program
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Education reimbursement and student loan debt assistance program
• Employee assistance program, childcare resources, personal finance management support, and student loan debt assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Charitable matching program