Job Description:

• Provide global mechanical engineering direction for Equinix design through continued development of Reference Designs
• Evaluate new products and engineering approaches and support the Innovation incubation process
• Support Regional Design teams with project implementation of Reference Design
• Provide subject matter expert direction to the Major Capital Equipment team on portfolio-wide procurement of mechanical equipment
• Engage with key customers to understand evolving design requirements and direct Reference Design configurations
• Lead design processes with Architectural, MEP, and other design partners for datacenter portfolios
• Develop globally standardized tools, techniques, and processes for design management and reporting
• Drive consistency and technical excellence across regional design and delivery practices
• Conduct master planning, generate project visualizations, initial models, and cost estimates
• Coordinate regional infrastructure, equipment procurement, commercial management, and customer-specific configurations
• Maintain relationships with internal technical staff, external consultants, construction management, commercial management, and regional P&L holders
• Partner with Global Operations, Global Design Standards, Procurement, xScale, and Global Account Management teams
• Indirectly manage engineering staff in Independent Technical Review
• Manage design schedules, budgets, change management, and design costs
• Deliver and review BODs, REIC submissions, and IFP/IFC design documentation
• Manage Reference Design external consultant teams and customer technical requirements
• Ensure designs meet Global Design Standards and business needs for capacity, density, and function
• Own the Mechanical discipline of the Reference Design and its equipment technical submittal repository
• Use design reviews, best practices, project feedback, and vendor feedback to improve Reference Designs and standards

Requirements:

• 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
• Pan-global experience of local mechanical design/construction practice is highly desirable
• Experience and electrical code/regulation/law familiarity in AMER, EMEA and APAC regions is ideal
• Advanced Degree (Masters) in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; Bachelor's Degree acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role
• PE, CEng or local equivalent for Engineering route candidates is desirable but not essential
• Spoken and written English proficiency is essential
• Additional languages are strongly desirable
• Experience of design requirements of major customers is highly desirable

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance plans
• Retirement plan contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bonus eligibility
• Potential equity offering
• Disability accommodations in the employment process