Are you an innovative Data Center Designer or Data Centre Engineer with a passion for building and optimising world-class cloud infrastructure? Our client is seeking multiple highly skilled and experienced professionals to join their dynamic data center development team. You will play a crucial role in expanding and maintaining their global cloud footprint, working closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure operational excellence.
... What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities):
As a Data Center Designer, you will be instrumental in the physical design and documentation of our cloud environments, focusing on:
- White Space Design: Manage the creation and implementation of data center white space design, including rack layout, hot/cold containment strategies, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, and projected build phases.
- Design & Standards Development: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and colocation providers to define project design criteria, develop the Basis of Design, and assist in creating and maintaining global data center infrastructure standards.
- Documentation & Compliance: Create, develop, and maintain comprehensive data center infrastructure site documentation, including floor plans, rack elevations, and cable matrices. Review and evaluate RFI, RFP, and RFQ submittals.
- Innovation & Research: Research new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment to drive operational improvement and efficiency.
- Project Execution: Coordinate with key internal teams to establish requirements, manage project schedules, meet critical deadlines, and clearly communicate necessary updates.
What You'll Bring:
- Experience: A minimum of three - five years of professional experience working in a critical data center environment.
- Design Proficiency: Proven experience creating and managing detailed drawings using AutoCad and Visio.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Data Center/Critical environment Electrical Mechanical Infrastructure.
- Operational Excellence: Experience in the development of MOPs (Methods of Procedure), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures) for carrying out systems operations.
- Data Center Metrics: Solid knowledge of Data Center PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) and how it is derived.
- Infrastructure Skills: Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies, and an understanding of Industrial/commercial electrical one lines and BMS/EPMS control systems.
- Soft Skills: Proven problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently, and strong communication skills for effective vendor and stakeholder management.
Due to the length of engagement - applicants must hold full valid working rights (unsponsored) until 2028.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at nic.schoerie @ randstaddigital.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
