Capacity Engineer Senior Associate - Dallas, TX

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Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary The Capacity Engineer Senior Associate resolves a variety of data management, design, and drawings for installations within a moderate scope. Responsibilities Space Planning & Design Creates standard Cage-Cabinet design options that respond to moderate customer requirements, Equinix requirements and physical site constraints Prepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual standard data center within a moderate scope Maximizes space utilization to develop the best design solution for the Data Center and the customer Engineering Utilizes developed knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure to notionally attribute standard Cage-Cabinet designs against Data Center infrastructure within a moderate scope Utilizes developing skills in preparing high-density review cases Works with more senior members in the validation and updating of Data Center infrastructure data within capacity systems Problem Solving Solves standard, cross-functional issues that span multiple groups Uses developing skills to identify and understand underlying issues Understands when and to whom to escalte Data & Drawing Management Works with site operations to address discrepancies with documentation of facility infrastructure and installation of customer cages within a moderate scope Ensures that AutoCAD drawings and capacity systems correctly represent existing status of the Data Center within a moderate scope Identifies and make corrections as necessary Identifies and leads the investigation of moderate data issues with the support of senior staff Produces developed drawings and space plans for use by Sales, Site Operation and other teams Creates spatial layouts of each customer cage which are used by the other capacity teams for their reviews, and by the Sales Engineers and site teams for customer installations Drawing and inventory preparation, which may be reviewed by more senior members Creates numbering plans for new sites, compiling inventory list, and preparing the drawings files used to track assignments Compiles as-built underground utility drawings as required to create a comprehensive record drawing for each site within a moderate scope Collaboration Collaborates with various teams to identify any power/cooling issues that affect space capacity Answers standard inventory-related questions from cross-functional departments Ability to engage and gather input from appropriate stakeholders to reach the right solution for the company and the customer within a moderate scope Where planning decisions are in dispute between sales and operational needs, the engineer is expected to escalate to the right level May require supervision in answering more complex questions Capacity Feasibility & Optimization Works with Capacity and/or site engineers to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications, and develop moderate solutioning Acts as a the first point of contact for the CFR process to ensure that space is being assigned maximizes the value of our data centers by optimizing the efficiency of our space within a moderate scope May require supervision for more complex solutions Auto req ID

485256BR

Minimum Education Required Bachelors Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred Typically 3+ years of experience in data center capacity planning, facilities engineering, space planning, or mission‑critical infrastructure environments Hands‑on experience with AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools), infrastructure documentation, and maintaining capacity or asset management data Working knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to support moderate‑scope design, capacity feasibility, and cross‑functional problem solving Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred Typically 3+ years of experience in data center capacity planning, facilities engineering, space planning, or mission‑critical infrastructure environments Hands‑on experience with AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools), infrastructure documentation, and maintaining capacity or asset management data Working knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to support moderate‑scope design, capacity feasibility, and cross‑functional problem solving Salary Ranges Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 73,000 - 109,000 CAD / Annual United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 70,000 - 105,000 USD / Annual United States - MI6 Miami : 70,000 - 105,000 USD / Annual Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. City* Dallas State* Texas Job_Category Engineering Job Code IT Information Technology Affiliate Sponsor Equinix Salary Range $60,000-$75,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr VetJobs