ICT and Fiber Infrastructure Engineer, Global

Vantage Data Centers • Denver, CO

96d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. The Development & Engineering (D&E) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage’s companywide portfolio. D&E evaluates new sites, drives cost and scheduling in line with corporate goals and serves as subject matter experts across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. The team collaborates with Sales, Operations and management along the way. D&E also works hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college
• 7+ years of experience in architectural design and construction required, 10 years preferred
• Data Center and/or mission critical experience is required
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Excel, Word, rendering & modeling software
• Working knowledge of building and fire codes ordinances

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic roadmap for the Architectural discipline from a global perspective
• Establish KPIs for measurement of architectural and structural efficiencies at varying work stages of design
• Identify and develop sustainable design features that minimize environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency and contribute towards the company’s net-zero goals
• Develop architectural and structural standards to enable regional and site execution teams
• Lead development of physical security standards and customer specific design frameworks
• Identify optimization opportunities in 'standards' to provide greater cost efficiency, speed to market, and ease of adaptation
• Collaborate with cross functional teams inclusive of but not limited to Sales and Solutions Engineering, Sustainability, Site Operations to identify strategic business objectives
• Develop and maintain a modular kit of parts library of Vantage tools and templates to further enable consistency of delivery and efficiency
• Develop and facilitate proactive communications and serve as a thought leader for the architectural discipline
• Coordinate and lead the global architecture center of excellence
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development and review of global architectural standards
• Explore opportunities for prefabrication of data center buildings and associated auxiliary structures
• Work closely with Operations to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & operational sustainability
• Work closely with Marketing to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & high-end office and common areas of design
• Develop and/or set minimum requirements for complete material and people paths through the datacenters in normal and emergency situations
• Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze structural loads and propose efficient and cost-effective structural grid designs
• Participate in the onboarding and education of new employees and external partners to ensure understanding of the features and intent of the globally provided architectural standards

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees