Design Principal, Engineering Development – Mechanical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide global mechanical engineering leadership for Equinix design through the ongoing development of Reference Designs.

• Assess new products and engineering methodologies while supporting the Innovation incubation process.

• Assist Regional Design teams in the implementation of Reference Design projects.

• Offer subject matter expert guidance to the Major Capital Equipment team regarding the procurement of mechanical equipment across the portfolio.

• Collaborate with key clients to comprehend evolving design requirements and guide Reference Design configurations.

• Oversee design processes in collaboration with Architectural, MEP, and other design partners for data center portfolios.

• Create globally standardized tools, techniques, and processes for design management and reporting.

• Promote consistency and technical excellence across regional design and delivery methodologies.

• Execute master planning, develop project visualizations, initial models, and cost estimates.

• Coordinate regional infrastructure, equipment procurement, commercial management, and customer-specific configurations.

• Foster relationships with internal technical personnel, external consultants, construction management, commercial management, and regional P&L stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Global Operations, Global Design Standards, Procurement, xScale, and Global Account Management teams.

• Indirectly supervise engineering staff during Independent Technical Review.

• Manage design timelines, budgets, change management, and design costs.

• Deliver and review Basis of Design (BODs), REIC submissions, and IFP/IFC design documentation.

• Manage Reference Design external consultant teams and customer technical requirements.

• Ensure that designs comply with Global Design Standards and address business needs for capacity, density, and functionality.

• Take ownership of the Mechanical discipline within the Reference Design and its equipment technical submittal repository.

• Utilize design reviews, best practices, project feedback, and vendor input to enhance Reference Designs and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in a Design MEP Firm or within the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or Subcontractor, or 7+ years as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice.

• Global experience with local mechanical design and construction practices is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with electrical codes, regulations, and laws across AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions is ideal.

• An advanced degree (Master's) in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; a Bachelor's degree is acceptable if coupled with extensive and demonstrable experience in the role.

• A PE, CEng, or local equivalent for Engineering route candidates is desirable but not mandatory.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

• Knowledge of additional languages is strongly preferred.

• Experience understanding the design requirements of major clients is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Health insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Voluntary insurance plans.

• Retirement plan contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Bonus eligibility.

• Potential equity offering.

• Disability accommodations during the employment process.