Director I, Design Engineering - Seattle, WA, United States - Adainfrastructure

Description

Director, Data Center Electrical Design and Engineering


Department:
Data Centers


Employment Type:
Full Time

Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet.

With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders, GLP's global presence, and the capital-raising, investment and asset management expertise of GLP Capital Partners, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.

With seven in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline.

As Director of Data Center Electrical Design & Engineering, you will be focused on the development of the global design and engineering strategies and standards that are the basis of our Program.

You bring a holistic knowledge of data center systems that goes beyond your discipline and enables integrated & efficient solutions.

You're an expert at managing competing priorities to focus on what is necessary for the success of our program objectives.

You will be responsible for the development of electrical design strategies that enable our global program to bring our capacity to market safely, quickly, and with high quality.

You're a valuable contributor to the development of our data center design roadmap, collaborating with our other discipline leads, to position us for success now and into the future.

You understand how design can support safe and efficient construction and operations.
Develop and lead the electrical design strategies that are the basis of our global program.

Including but not limited to electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, including sub-station, site & facility power distribution and backup power systems.

Direct the development of our global electrical design roadmap.

Knowledge of new technologies and the evaluation to determine their value in support of our customers' future needs, our business objectives and the development of strategies for implementation into our program seamlessly.

Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure.

Provide leadership and direction to regional teams in support of implementing ("localizing") electrical design strategies in various regions across the globe.

Collaborate with other stakeholders to develop design criteria and project budget strategies that meet our customer requirements and business objectives.

Provide technical review and design direction for our global site selection program. Including coordinating sub-station design and site utility power distribution with electrical utility providers.
Support the technical review and qualification of our global equipment vendor selections.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
~10 years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure
~ Professional Engineering license.
~ Strong knowledge of electrical design, utility sub-stations (HV), power distribution systems (MV & LV), UPS, and backup power systems.
~ Experience with electrical safety processes & procedures and SCCAF studies, including implementation.
~ Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments.
Experience in construction methods, schedules and budgets as it relates to the data center electrical systems.
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Parental Leave, 401k, STD/LTD, Discretionary PTO, HSA/FSA.
The work for this position will be conducted in an office environment.

The role may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, attending to tasks for extended periods of time, and communicating accurate information effectively and efficiently.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.