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Data Center Engineer

Islamabad, Pakistan

Job Description:

The Data Center Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end design, deployment, and lifecycle management of critical infrastructure systems including power, cooling, structured cabling, DCIM, BMS/SCADA, and fire protection systems. The role requires hands-on expertise in data center build-ups (from greenfield to commissioning) and integration with IT and facility systems, ensuring compliance with Tier design standards, OEM guidelines (Huawei, Schneider, APC, Vertiv, etc.), and ISO/IEC best practices.

This position demands a strong technical foundation, project execution acumen, and vendor coordination skills to deliver high-availability, energy-efficient, and scalable data center environments.

Location: Islamabad (with occasional travel to client sites)


Position Structure:

Department:
DCF

Line Manager:
Muhammad Ali Asif

Stream:
Technical & Projects


Job Requirements

  • Key Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, CS, IT or Business field.  OR
    • Master Degree

    Position Type:
    • FULL-TIME

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical, or relevant field. Masters preferred.

  • Data Center Certifications (Pro/Expert Level Recommended): CDCP / CDCS

  • Certifications (Preferred/Required):

    • Huawei Certified Data Center Expert (HDCE/HDCA)

    • Schneider Electric Certified Data Center Specialist

    • Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer / Specialist

    • BICSI RCDD or Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC)

    • PMP or Prince2 (added advantage)

    Technical Skills:

    • Data Center Power Systems (UPS, PDU, Generators, ATS, STS)

    • Cooling Systems (CRAC/CRAH, Chillers, In-row, Precision AC)

    • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems

    • DCIM, BMS/SCADA configuration & reporting

    • Structured cabling, grounding, containment & labeling

    • Electrical safety standards (IEC/IEEE/NEC)

    • AutoCAD, Visio, and design documentation

    Soft Skills:

    • Strong analytical and documentation ability

    • Vendor and project coordination expertise

    • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making

    • Communication and leadership for multi-vendor environments


Required experience:

5–8 years of proven experience in Data Center operations, preferably in an IT Integrator/Vendor environment. 

Strong exposure to enterprise environments hosting mission-critical workloads.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team in a leading technology solutions company.

  • A challenging and rewarding role with opportunities for career development.

  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and large-scale data center projects

  • A chance to make a significant impact in the data center industry and contribute to the growth of Fortek. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • As a Data Center Engineer specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, you play a crucial role in the successful execution of Data Center Projects. 

       

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Design & Implementation

    • Plan, design, and develop data center infrastructure including electrical power systems, cooling, network cabling, and rack layouts.

    • Prepare technical proposals, high-level designs (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) in coordination with solution architects and project teams.

    • Supervise on-site deployment of UPS, PDUs, generators, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and precision cooling systems.

    • Oversee installation of structured cabling, containment systems, earthing/grounding, labeling, and rack allocation.

    • Integrate and configure BMS, SCADA, and DCIM platforms for unified monitoring and automation.

    • Implement fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems (FM200, NOVEC, Inergen, etc.) in compliance with safety codes.

    • Support load analysis, redundancy design (N+1 / 2N), and Tier compliance verification.

    2. Monitoring & Maintenance

    • Continuously monitor all critical infrastructure components (UPS, cooling, fire, and power distribution).

    • Use DCIM tools to track asset performance, capacity utilization, and system health metrics.

    • Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime.

    • Troubleshoot system and integration issues in collaboration with OEMs and vendor support.

    • Maintain operational adherence to SLA, uptime, and performance targets.

    3. Operational Excellence & Compliance

    • Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, and maintenance protocols for all data center subsystems.

    • Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and capacity planning for expansions.

    • Ensure compliance with IEC, NEC, ISO 27001, and ASHRAE standards for electrical and mechanical systems.

    • Apply energy efficiency measures (PUE optimization, airflow management, hot/cold aisle containment).

    • Prepare and submit periodic reports on performance, incidents, maintenance, and improvement initiatives.

    4. Collaboration & Vendor Management

    • Coordinate closely with project managers, IT/network teams, and contractors during design and build stages.

    • Liaise with vendors and OEMs for equipment procurement, installation, and after-sales support.

    • Evaluate vendor performance to ensure compliance with technical and quality benchmarks.

    • Provide training and technical guidance to junior engineers and operations teams.

    5. Compliance, Safety & Sustainability

    • Enforce strict adherence to safety procedures, electrical standards, and PPE protocols.

    • Maintain documentation for audits, warranty claims, and asset lifecycle tracking.

    • Implement sustainability programs including renewable integration and green data center practices.

    • Participate in environmental audits and promote best practices for carbon and power efficiency.

    6. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

    • Lead pre-commissioning, testing, and final commissioning of electrical and mechanical subsystems.

    • Validate performance against design specifications, OEM standards, and Tier certification requirements.

    • Prepare as-built documentation, FAT/SAT reports, and commissioning records.

    • Support client acceptance testing, operational readiness reviews, and project handovers.

Reporting Responsibilities


  • Daily Tasks:

    Monitor real-time infrastructure dashboards (BMS/DCIM).
    Verify UPS load, temperature, and humidity thresholds.
    Log and respond to alarms and environmental alerts.
    Conduct walk-through inspections and report abnormalities.

    Weekly Tasks:

    Perform backup tests for UPS/generators and check redundancy paths.
    Review vendor maintenance logs and performance reports.
    Update system documentation and issue tracker.
    Conduct small-scale calibration and housekeeping checks.

    Monthly Tasks:

    Execute full preventive maintenance schedule.
    Conduct safety drills and system performance reviews.
    Present monthly health reports to management.
    Review and optimize power and cooling efficiency metrics (PUE trend).
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