Data Center Engineer

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

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. 

• 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. 

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• 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.