Data Center Solution Architect

USTC

$120K — $145K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong engineering expertise in data center infrastructure including power, cooling, and cabling.
  • Experience collaborating with major system integrators and vendors like Schneider Electric and Eaton.
  • Background in capacity planning and designing scalable infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with site audits and commissioning processes.
  • Proven ability to create clear and defensible engineering documentation.
  • Possession of relevant certifications such as CDCP/CDCS or BICSI RCDD is required.
  • Familiar with US standards and compliance in data centers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering studies for new and retrofit data center projects.
  • Define architectures for power and cooling, factoring in space and cabling needs.
  • Produce technical documentation and customer proposals based on designs.
  • Translate engineering designs into Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Conduct infrastructure assessments to gauge feasibility and identify risks.
  • Identify and analyze design trade-offs concerning cost and scalability.
  • Support installation processes and ensure designs are validated through commissioning.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center projects.
  • Hands-on involvement in technical problem-solving and engineering.
  • Collaboration with industry-leading system integrators and vendors.
  • Potential for career advancement in a specialized engineering field.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Profile

A Data Center Solution Architect is a subject-matter expert responsible for shaping and validating the core physical infrastructure of a data center, including power and cooling. He translates customer requirements into engineered solutions, anticipating technical risks, and supporting site assessment, BOM definition, and commissioning to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities
  • Perform high-level engineering studies for data center projects, including new builds, retrofits, and expansions
  • Define data center physical infrastructure architectures covering power, cooling, space constraints, and structured physical cabling
  • Produce engineering documentation, including drawings, technical reports, and customer-ready proposal materials
  • Translate designs into structured Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with design intent
  • Conduct on-site infrastructure audits and assessments to evaluate feasibility, constraints, and risks
  • Identify potential technical risks and design tradeoffs related to cost, resiliency, schedule, and scalability
  • Support installation activities and participate in commissioning and validation efforts to confirm alignment with design intent
  • Act as a technical reference and owner's engineer for customers, sales teams, OEMs, and implementation partners
  • Contribute to project coordination and technical follow-up when required


Requirements/Key Experiences
  • Strong engineering background in data center physical infrastructure, including power, cooling, mechanical systems, and structured cabling
  • Demonstrated experience working with system integrators and major data center vendors (e.g., Schneider Electric APC, Eaton, Vertiv, ABB)
  • Proven experience with capacity planning, phased deployments, and future-proof infrastructure design
  • Hands-on field experience, including site audits, installation support, and commissioning
  • Ability to clearly structure, document, and defend engineering solutions and technical decisions
  • Active and relevant certifications required (CDCP/CDCS, BICSI RCDD; Uptime Tier knowledge preferred)
  • Familiarity with US data center standards, safety practices, and site compliance requirements
  • Project coordination experience preferred
  • Commercial awareness and ability to balance engineering rigor with business constraints
  • Proficiency with design and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD) preferred
  • Ability to travel in the US


Position Requirements

Location
Netceed-HQ

This position is currently accepting applications.

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