Data Center Infrastructure Design Engineer

eStruxture Data Centers

$100K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in program or project management in mission-critical environments.
  • Experience with vendor management and capacity planning.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects.
  • Bachelor's in Business Administration, Engineering, or relevant field.
  • PMP and electrical certifications are assets.
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project stakeholders and ensure aligned expectations throughout the lifecycle.
  • Define and track milestones with structured reporting across projects.
  • Partner with Data Center Managers for consistent design and delivery practices.
  • Contribute to strategic decisions on design and budgeting for infrastructure projects.
  • Identify and address site-specific constraints and design limitations.
  • Monitor and escalate risks and critical infrastructure issues.
  • Lead capacity management for the national data center fleet.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with office and remote options.
  • Occasional travel (up to 25%) across Canada.
  • Regular business hours, Monday to Friday, with tight deadline management.
  • All offers subject to satisfactory background checks.
Full Job Description
  • Do you have a knack for spotting potential issues and designing smart solutions?
  • Are you passionate about building programs and finding creative ways to make the most of what's already there?


If you said yes - read on.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior VP of Operations & Engineering, the Infrastructure Engineer & Program Management lead will play a key role in driving high-level program strategies, optimizing productivity, and ensuring successful project delivery - from inception through to completion.

You'll work closely with internal and external teams, manage key project milestones, and help scale and enhance our national data center infrastructure.

What You'll Own
  • Manage all project stakeholders and communications, ensuring expectations are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Define and track milestones with clear, structured reporting across all phases of your projects.
  • Partner with Data Center Managers across all regions to ensure consistent design and delivery practices.
  • Contribute to strategic decision-making around design and budgeting across new builds, expansions, retrofits, conversions, and M&E equipment selection.
  • Identify and address site-specific constraints, design limitations, and infrastructure routes in collaboration with local teams.
  • Monitor and escalate risks, failure points, and critical infrastructure issues.
  • Lead capacity management for our national data center fleet, alongside other key business KPIs.


What you bring

Experience
  • 7+ years in program or project management, ideally in a mission-critical infrastructure environment.
  • Experience with vendor management, capacity planning, and operational process design.
  • Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects in fast-paced settings.


Education/Certification/Designation
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant field.
  • PMP certification (an asset).
  • Electrical certifications (an asset).


Skills
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams.
  • Independent, proactive, and comfortable leading local initiatives.
  • Strategic thinker with practical execution skills.


Technical Knowledge
  • Familiarity with data center construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of critical systems: UPS, generators, chillers, BMS, life safety systems.
  • Understanding of data center tiering (UTI) and thermal policies (ASHRAE TC9.9).
  • Advanced knowledge of building systems and industry standards.


Working Conditions
  • Hybrid work environment (office + remote).
  • Occasional travel (up to 25%) across Canada.
  • Regular business hours, Monday to Friday, with the ability to manage tight deadlines.
  • All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks.


Ready to make an impact?

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise and leadership will directly influence the growth of a fast-moving company - we'd love to hear from you.

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