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A Senior Associate Facilities Design Specialist is a developing subject matter expert, responsible for supporting the design and planning of the physical infrastructure and systems of data centers/facilities.

This role plays a crucial role in ensuring that facilities are designed to meet operational and performance requirements while adhering to industry best practices and standards.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and oversees the design and layout of data center/facilities (includes server rooms, cooling systems, power distribution, fire suppression, and security systems).

• Assesses current and future capacity needs to ensure the data center/facilities can accommodate the growth of IT equipment and infrastructure.

• Chooses appropriate equipment and systems for power, cooling, and environmental control, ensuring they meet efficiency, redundancy, and scalability requirements.

• Implements energy-efficient design principles and technologies to reduce power consumption and environmental impact.

• Designs systems with redundancy to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.

• Ensures that the data center/facilities design complies with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.

• Balances design requirements with cost considerations, including capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx).

• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and architects, to ensure seamless integration of data center systems.

• Creates detailed design documentation, including architectural drawings, specifications, and equipment lists.

• Identifies and mitigates potential risks related to the data center/facilities design, such as power interruptions, cooling failures, or security vulnerabilities.

• Performs any other related task as required.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Developing proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools is important for creating and managing data center design documents.

• Developing understanding of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data center design and management.

• Developing project management skills to oversee the design process from concept to implementation, including budget management and timelines.

• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Design, Architecture, Engineering, or in related field.

• Data center specific design certifications such as Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP), Data Centre Energy Practitioner (DCEP), or Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) are beneficial.

Required Experience:

• Moderate level of experience in facilities design and planning,

• Moderate level of experience of data center infrastructure, power and cooling systems, and IT equipment.

• Moderate level of experience working in facilities environments or other technically sophisticated project types.

• Moderate level of experience with new construction, tenant improvements and capital improvement projects.

• Moderate level of experience working acumen with CSA and MEP systems development; Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering education or experience is a plus.

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Workplace type :

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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