Data Center Capacity Engineer Staff

Equinix
paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Texas, Dallas
Oct 15, 2025
Who are we? 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. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. 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 Derives cabinet count for data centers based on Equinix standards. Manages the data center space capacity within various Equinix facilities located throughout multiple geographic regions on a global level. Creates spatial layouts that respond to specific customer requirements and physical site constraints. Analysis of customer requirements in coordination with local data center teams and the P&L owners/Country Managers in effort to optimally locate clients within the data center and to meet approved business cases. Determine whether advanced power and cooling considerations needs to be carried out. Considers the impact of power and cooling limitations within each facility to ensure that space allocations are supportable as provided. Owning and updating data in capacity systems. Maximizes the value of our data centers by optimizing the efficiency of our space. Provides various reports regarding capacity inventory. Responsibilities Project Management Assists in leading and managing projects or other design and engineering initiatives Provides project leadership in ensuring projects or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectations System Operation and Work Practices (including Capacity Planning) Performs complex maintenance and repairs on engineering systems, and develops SOWs for complex engineering system maintenance, replacement, design and construction projects Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix processes and procedures to resolve non-routine issues (i.e., understands the historical background of how equipment settings were standardized and recommend changes to settings when an issue occurs which requires a setting to be changed) Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, can explain MSDS, etc.) Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others Works with the capacity and site engineering teams to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications and develop solutions to overcome limitations Training Shadows manager in the training and development of new staff Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others Is SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the group Contract Administration Executes effective contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation Leadership and Communications (including Vendor Mgmt.) Supports in mentoring junior team members Supports in directing all internal and external project team members Assists in directing external vendors per project or initiatives such general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc. Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization May include executive level communications in standardized templates Policy & Procedure Development and Adherence Provides feedback on policies and procedures Participates in review of policy and procedure documents Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and Data Center physicals 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 Problem Solving Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve (i.e., works with local ops team to perform root cause analysis, proposes solutions to issues and produces lessons learnt for future reference) Makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments Technical Expertise Has an expert level system knowledge Is a subject matter expert to others in the group (i.e., a single going to person for a specific topic/system) Participates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering or construction related seminars/conferences Qualifications Typically has 5+ years in data center capacity planning electrical system design, operations, maintenance Demonstrated AutoCAD or CAD software experience Engineering Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Preference for Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 90,000 - 136,000 USD / Annual Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 81,000 - 121,000 CAD / 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. The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position. Equinix Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work. Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees. US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion. Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.