Principal Data Center Designer
OracleAbout the role
The Oracle OCI team is looking for a Data Center Design Engineer to join our team, someone who innovates & shares our passion for winning in the cloud marketplace. You will work closely with the data center, development organization and Oracle vendors to build out, maintain and operationally improve the cloud infrastructure. The successful candidate will focus, in part, on the following key responsibilities:
Manage and create design of data center white space which includes rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathway, and projected build phases.
Collaborate with colo providers and internal stakeholders to deliver project design criteria and develop Basis of Design
Coordinate with key internal teams to establish requirements and work with colo providers to ensure requirement are met
Participate in development of OCI data center facilities requirements documentation
Research new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment and related components
Create, develop, and maintain datacenter infrastructure site documentation, including floor plans, rack elevations, and cable matrices
Review and evaluate RFI, RFP, and RFQ submittals
Assist in creating global data center infrastructure standards
Coach, mentor, and review work of Jr Designers
Travel to new and existing data centers for engineering analyses
Meet critical deadlines for project schedules
Participate in project coordination meetings, and clearly communicate any necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling
Desired Skills
Minimum 5 years professional experience working in critical data center environment
Experience creating drawings using AutoCad and Visio
Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
Knowledge and proficiency of advanced spine-and-leaf fiber optic network architectures, including industry standards, cabling, and connector types.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and ability to work in a team
Knowledge of Data Center/Critical environment Electrical Infrastructure
Knowledge of Data Center/Critical environment Mechanical Infrastructure
Experience in Vendor management
Understanding of Industrial/commercial electrical one lines
Knowledge of Data Center PUE and how its derived
Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation
Must possess proven problem-solving skills
Completes work independently and has ability to handle most unique situations
Manage and create design of data center white space which includes rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathway, and projected build phases.
Collaborate with colocation providers and internal stakeholders to deliver project design criteria and develop Basis of Design
Coordinate with key internal teams to establish requirements and work with colocation providers to ensure requirement are met
Participate in development of OCI data center facilities requirements documentation
Research new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment and related components
Create, develop, and maintain data center infrastructure site documentation, including floor plans, rack elevations, and cable matrices
Review and evaluate RFI, RFP, and RFQ submittals
Assist in creating global data center infrastructure standards
Travel to new and existing data center for engineering analyses
Meet critical deadlines for project schedules
Participate in project coordination meetings, and clearly communicate any necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling
Disclaimer:Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligi
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