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Design Delivery Principal – Equinix
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Who Are We Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society.
Job Summary The Design Delivery Principal is responsible for design decisions related to a portfolio of datacenter projects which can include new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, mechanical and electrical equipment selections, and standards upgrades in either a specific region or globally.
They are an exceptional industry professional progressing toward becoming a recognised expert on datacenter design, first assessing design decisions with consultation with more senior staff across disciplines and applying required Equinix standards and country‑specific regulations.
They manage the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects and critically assess and escalate issues where the relationship with such partners is not meeting expectations.
Responsibilities
Owns and leads the design process, interacting with Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Partners (MEPs) and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world‑class datacenters with a strong focus on technical excellence, mission‑critical resilience and cost management.
Reviews and contributes to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques and processes for the management and reporting of the design process.
Works with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence on design and delivery practices and methodologies, thinking and acting in a global manner and considering the applicability of any design decision, innovation or standard change for all regions.
Obtains site‑specific conditions, utility and infrastructure designs, costs and availability of utilities, liaises with planning authorities and local logistics during construction and phasing.
Provides locally informed and compliant infrastructure design, supply information to and collaborates with the master‑planning function.
Provides local design engineering to support site‑specific changes to templates.
Reviews the masterplan for delivery and submits it to senior staff for approval.
Conducts the master planning of expansion portfolio using global design standards and templates, incorporating regional information to apply these to the inception of projects.
Generates project visualization and initial model using reference design templates and cost estimate for business case inception.
Liaises with regional teams to incorporate local infrastructure into the design and with construction cost teams regionally and globally to assist business case generation.
Maintains interpersonal relationships with internal technical staff, external design consulting partners, construction management, commercial management, and regional P&L holders to ensure appropriate stakeholder exposure and buy‑in to datacenter projects.
Appropriately leverages the center of excellence teams and more senior design staff to augment individual technical expertise, ensuring all facets of the datacenter design are adequately considered and approved.
Manages internal and external resources via influence and outstanding competencies, including indirectly managing experienced electrical and mechanical engineering staff in the Independent Technical Review and Innovation & Development teams.
Directly responsible for managing the design schedule for assigned projects to ensure on‑time creation and review of Basis of Designs (BODs), Real Estate Investment Committee (REIC) submissions, and design documentation for Issued for Permit (IFP) and Issued for Construction (IFC) sets.
Works hand‑in‑hand with construction managers, general contractors and subcontractors to deliver projects during construction once the design phase is completed and ensures projects are fully documented and closed out.
Manages design budgets and controls change management requests during the construction phase, in consultation with the Construction Manager.
Works hand‑in‑hand with the regional design teams and Construction Managers to deliver concept designs and standards that support the delivery of world‑class datacenters.
Manages the costs of designs to ensure appropriate balancing of cost flexibility and global standardisation while working with commercial management teams.
Stays up‑to‑date on advancements in design being investigated by the centers of excellence teams to ensure technologies support future data‑center design and construction needs and feeds back information to construction for incorporation of changes.
Ensures designs meet Equinix’s Global Design Standards and the business needs for capacity, density and function.
Qualifications
7+ years experience in a Design MEP firm or in the design team of a mission‑critical building operator or subcontractor, OR 7+ years experience as an architectural lead in a mission‑critical architectural design practice preferred.
MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or MSc in Architecture preferred; BSc acceptable or extensive demonstrable experience. Architects should hold RA or AIA, PE desirable but not essential.
Target Pay Range United States – Dallas Field Office: $136,000 – $204,000 per annum.
United States – (CO, DE, FL, GA, MI, MN, NV, NH, OR, PA, RI, TX, WI): $136,000 – $204,000.
United States – (CA Non‑Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA): $150,000 – $224,000.
United States – CA Bay Area: $163,000 – $245,000.
All ranges represent the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full‐time position, based on role, level and location; may be updated based on business needs.
Individual pay is based on additional factors including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education and/or training.
Base pay only – bonus, equity and benefits may also apply.
Equinix Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success.
We keep our benefits competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient, enabling you to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Benefits include comprehensive health, life, disability and voluntary plans, retirement contributions, paid time off and paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program.
All benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may change.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Design Delivery Principal
role at
Equinix .
Who Are We Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society.
Job Summary The Design Delivery Principal is responsible for design decisions related to a portfolio of datacenter projects which can include new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, mechanical and electrical equipment selections, and standards upgrades in either a specific region or globally.
They are an exceptional industry professional progressing toward becoming a recognised expert on datacenter design, first assessing design decisions with consultation with more senior staff across disciplines and applying required Equinix standards and country‑specific regulations.
They manage the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects and critically assess and escalate issues where the relationship with such partners is not meeting expectations.
Responsibilities
Owns and leads the design process, interacting with Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Partners (MEPs) and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world‑class datacenters with a strong focus on technical excellence, mission‑critical resilience and cost management.
Reviews and contributes to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques and processes for the management and reporting of the design process.
Works with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence on design and delivery practices and methodologies, thinking and acting in a global manner and considering the applicability of any design decision, innovation or standard change for all regions.
Obtains site‑specific conditions, utility and infrastructure designs, costs and availability of utilities, liaises with planning authorities and local logistics during construction and phasing.
Provides locally informed and compliant infrastructure design, supply information to and collaborates with the master‑planning function.
Provides local design engineering to support site‑specific changes to templates.
Reviews the masterplan for delivery and submits it to senior staff for approval.
Conducts the master planning of expansion portfolio using global design standards and templates, incorporating regional information to apply these to the inception of projects.
Generates project visualization and initial model using reference design templates and cost estimate for business case inception.
Liaises with regional teams to incorporate local infrastructure into the design and with construction cost teams regionally and globally to assist business case generation.
Maintains interpersonal relationships with internal technical staff, external design consulting partners, construction management, commercial management, and regional P&L holders to ensure appropriate stakeholder exposure and buy‑in to datacenter projects.
Appropriately leverages the center of excellence teams and more senior design staff to augment individual technical expertise, ensuring all facets of the datacenter design are adequately considered and approved.
Manages internal and external resources via influence and outstanding competencies, including indirectly managing experienced electrical and mechanical engineering staff in the Independent Technical Review and Innovation & Development teams.
Directly responsible for managing the design schedule for assigned projects to ensure on‑time creation and review of Basis of Designs (BODs), Real Estate Investment Committee (REIC) submissions, and design documentation for Issued for Permit (IFP) and Issued for Construction (IFC) sets.
Works hand‑in‑hand with construction managers, general contractors and subcontractors to deliver projects during construction once the design phase is completed and ensures projects are fully documented and closed out.
Manages design budgets and controls change management requests during the construction phase, in consultation with the Construction Manager.
Works hand‑in‑hand with the regional design teams and Construction Managers to deliver concept designs and standards that support the delivery of world‑class datacenters.
Manages the costs of designs to ensure appropriate balancing of cost flexibility and global standardisation while working with commercial management teams.
Stays up‑to‑date on advancements in design being investigated by the centers of excellence teams to ensure technologies support future data‑center design and construction needs and feeds back information to construction for incorporation of changes.
Ensures designs meet Equinix’s Global Design Standards and the business needs for capacity, density and function.
Qualifications
7+ years experience in a Design MEP firm or in the design team of a mission‑critical building operator or subcontractor, OR 7+ years experience as an architectural lead in a mission‑critical architectural design practice preferred.
MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or MSc in Architecture preferred; BSc acceptable or extensive demonstrable experience. Architects should hold RA or AIA, PE desirable but not essential.
Target Pay Range United States – Dallas Field Office: $136,000 – $204,000 per annum.
United States – (CO, DE, FL, GA, MI, MN, NV, NH, OR, PA, RI, TX, WI): $136,000 – $204,000.
United States – (CA Non‑Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA): $150,000 – $224,000.
United States – CA Bay Area: $163,000 – $245,000.
All ranges represent the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full‐time position, based on role, level and location; may be updated based on business needs.
Individual pay is based on additional factors including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education and/or training.
Base pay only – bonus, equity and benefits may also apply.
Equinix Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success.
We keep our benefits competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient, enabling you to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Benefits include comprehensive health, life, disability and voluntary plans, retirement contributions, paid time off and paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program.
All benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may change.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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