Data Center Engineer

TEKsystems•Santa Clara, CA

9d•$68 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

The IPP Infrastructure Planning Process division designs scales and optimizes the global data center footprint powering our AI platforms and cloud environments. We are seeking a Data Center Engineering Lead Contract to architect and direct large-scale infrastructure programs supporting Cloud Platform and global AI product lifecycle. This role will drive IPPs DC readiness across multiple vectors and teams to ensure our data center ecosystem scales efficiently reliably and sustainably across the world.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Mechanical or Data Center Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
7 years designing and delivering complex data center or high-density compute facilities hyperscale or enterprise level.
Strong technical understanding of large-scale power distribution MW-level planning cooling systems and infrastructure reliability design principles.
Experience leading cross-functional engineering integration across facilities network and operations.
Proven ability to create and manage engineering KPIs readiness metrics and executive-level reporting around infrastructure health and capacity.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex engineering tradeoffs into actionable strategies for executive and technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

You think in systems - not just physical infrastructure but the orchestration of power cooling and compute integration at a global scale.
You thrive in technical and strategic discussions bridging engineering rigor with architectural foresight.
You bring proactive systems thinking anticipate risk and focus on reliability and efficiency without losing sight of long-term scalability.

Responsibilities

Lead Global Infrastructure Data Center Build out programs.
Drive execution of super lab and data center buildouts from concept approval through operational readiness.
Own coordinated schedules linking power delivery cooling deployment air liquid rack installation network readiness and occupancy planning.
Establish and enforce launch readiness criteria across global sites!
Orchestrate multi-functional alignment.
Partner with Cloud Platform SPT System Product Teams Facilities Engineering Real Estate and Operations.
Act as the connective tissue between tenant demand product bring-up and landlord infrastructure readiness IPP.
Facilitate executive business reviews with clear R/Y/G status and quantified risk.
Capacity Space Planning Integration
Translate portfolio-level demand signals into actionable infrastructure plans.
Model rack density MW capacity bench allocation and cooling distribution.
Identify portfolio cooling gaps liquid vs. air and bring up risk mitigation strategies.
Benchmark Governance Executive Reporting
Develop measurable benchmarks tied to schedule predictability MW delivery rack availability and readiness dates.
Present concise executive updates to VP-level and leadership collaborators.
Drive root-cause analysis and capture lessons learned into future build cycles.
Risk Prioritization
Identify infrastructure constraints early power chilled water space.
Lead scenario planning for site contingencies and global redistribution.
Actively reduce schedule risk affecting product launch timelines.