Technology Design Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technology Design Engineer based in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of data center design, IT infrastructure, and strategic technology advisory, supporting the development of highly resilient and future-ready facilities. The Technology Design Engineer acts as a trusted technical authority across complex data center programs, ensuring that architecture, connectivity, and systems integration align with both business goals and operational excellence. You will influence decisions from early design through commissioning, shaping scalable and secure infrastructure environments. The position requires close collaboration with architects, engineers, vendors, and leadership teams in mission-critical settings. It is a highly impactful role focused on innovation, performance, and long-term infrastructure strategy. You will also contribute to standards development and the adoption of emerging technologies across enterprise facilities.

• Act as the primary technical advisor for data center technology strategy, guiding design, integration, and execution across infrastructure projects in paragraph format.
• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable, resilient, and high-performance IT infrastructure and connectivity solutions.
• Review and validate structured cabling, network architecture, and IT space design, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, MEP engineers, security specialists, and vendors to ensure cohesive facility design integration.
• Evaluate third-party solutions, support technical due diligence, and contribute to procurement and vendor selection decisions.
• Guide commissioning activities, ensuring systems are validated, operationally ready, and meet defined performance expectations.
• Develop and maintain technology standards, roadmaps, and lifecycle strategies for current and future data center environments.
• Advise leadership on emerging technologies such as edge computing, AI integration, and advanced connectivity solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred, with 8+ years of experience in data center design, IT infrastructure, or technology consulting.
• Strong expertise in structured cabling, networking, and enterprise IT systems integration within complex infrastructure environments.
• Experience working on mission-critical data center projects, ideally in an Owner’s Representative or advisory capacity.
• Certifications such as RCDD, CCNP/CCIE, CDCDP, or equivalent are highly valued.
• Deep understanding of industry standards including BICSI, TIA/EIA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multidisciplinary engineering and business teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience and industry benchmarks
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development support, certifications, and ongoing training opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge data center technologies and large-scale mission-critical projects
• Opportunities to influence enterprise infrastructure strategy and standards