Data Center Design Lead
Nebius, Vineland, NJ, United States
Data Center Design Lead
The Data Center Design Lead will partner with internal infrastructure, hardware, and operations teams, as well as external consultants, engineers, and construction firms, to deliver designs that support rapid deployment and long-term operational excellence. This role leads internal electrical and mechanical engineers, oversees third-party design partners, and ensures all designs meet Nebius standards, local regulations, and operational requirements.
Location: Remote, U
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end design process for new data center builds and expansion
Translate business, hardware, and workload requirements into facility design specifications (power, cooling, network, and floor space)
Ensure designs optimize density, reliability, and efficiency while supporting rapid scalability
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers and consultants to deliver detailed design
Define requirements for high‑density rack power, redundancy, and UPS configuration
Lead cooling design trade‑offs (air, liquid, immersion) to meet GPU cluster needs
Evaluate and integrate renewable energy and sustainability initiatives
Coordinate with network and hardware teams to ensure physical layout supports cabling, interconnects, and future expansion
Plan for modular design that enables incremental GPU cluster growth
Ensure all designs comply with international and regional standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier guidelines, local building codes)
Incorporate safety, fire suppression, and physical security measures
Define documentation and as‑built standards for ongoing operations
Coordinate with construction project managers and external contractors during build phases
Provide design oversight during commissioning and handover to operations
Evaluate emerging GPU data center technologies and integrate innovative solutions
Develop playbooks and design templates for repeatable, fast deployment
Benchmark efficiency (PUE, WUE) and reliability across sites to drive improvement
Requirements
12+ years of experience designing data centers
Direct experience with electrical, mechanical, and architectural DC design
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture (or equivalent)
Proven leadership experience managing technical design teams
Strong stakeholder communication skills across construction, operations, and external partners
Experience designing high‑density data centers, including air‑cooled environments & liquid‑cooled technologies
Nice to Haves
Experience designing data centers for hyperscalers or multi‑cloud environments
Prior experience supporting GPU dense or AI infrastructure environments
What We Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius
Flexible working arrangements
Dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation
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The Data Center Design Lead will partner with internal infrastructure, hardware, and operations teams, as well as external consultants, engineers, and construction firms, to deliver designs that support rapid deployment and long-term operational excellence. This role leads internal electrical and mechanical engineers, oversees third-party design partners, and ensures all designs meet Nebius standards, local regulations, and operational requirements.
Location: Remote, U
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end design process for new data center builds and expansion
Translate business, hardware, and workload requirements into facility design specifications (power, cooling, network, and floor space)
Ensure designs optimize density, reliability, and efficiency while supporting rapid scalability
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers and consultants to deliver detailed design
Define requirements for high‑density rack power, redundancy, and UPS configuration
Lead cooling design trade‑offs (air, liquid, immersion) to meet GPU cluster needs
Evaluate and integrate renewable energy and sustainability initiatives
Coordinate with network and hardware teams to ensure physical layout supports cabling, interconnects, and future expansion
Plan for modular design that enables incremental GPU cluster growth
Ensure all designs comply with international and regional standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier guidelines, local building codes)
Incorporate safety, fire suppression, and physical security measures
Define documentation and as‑built standards for ongoing operations
Coordinate with construction project managers and external contractors during build phases
Provide design oversight during commissioning and handover to operations
Evaluate emerging GPU data center technologies and integrate innovative solutions
Develop playbooks and design templates for repeatable, fast deployment
Benchmark efficiency (PUE, WUE) and reliability across sites to drive improvement
Requirements
12+ years of experience designing data centers
Direct experience with electrical, mechanical, and architectural DC design
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture (or equivalent)
Proven leadership experience managing technical design teams
Strong stakeholder communication skills across construction, operations, and external partners
Experience designing high‑density data centers, including air‑cooled environments & liquid‑cooled technologies
Nice to Haves
Experience designing data centers for hyperscalers or multi‑cloud environments
Prior experience supporting GPU dense or AI infrastructure environments
What We Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius
Flexible working arrangements
Dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation
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