Data Center Design Engineer, Electrical - Industrial Compute

requirements through commissioning, pilot testing, and deployment readiness. Contribute to data center operations projects (hardware and software readiness) from planning through deployment. Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards. Select and manage external contractors and consultants and foster strong vendor relationships. Oversee quality assurance and resolve risks to meet safety and operational standards.

Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in data center design, operation, and maintenance. Proven track record of leading operational and technical activities in large-scale data centers. Extensive expertise in MEP design, operation, and maintenance, including critical infrastructure systems. Comprehensive knowledge of data center buildings, equipment, and operational workflows. Deep understanding of power, cooling, networking, and construction systems. Hands-on experience with critical equipment (generators, UPS, chillers, CDUs) and vendor management. Proven ability to work with external vendors for equipment selection and installation and bring up Working experience with local and governmental regulatory agencies and compliance with data center design standards and

requirements Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and stakeholders. Familiarity with building construction and architecture concepts, as well as best practices in data center design. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields; advanced degree preferred. Professional engineering certificate and other similar certificates required Preferred Skills: Experience in global, matrixed organizations and vendor negotiations. Experience managing global, multi-site data center operations. Expertise in logistics and supply chain management for large-scale operations. Familiarity with sustainability and energy-efficient data center designs. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence

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