Data Center Design Engineer

Crusoe · Data AI · Dublin - IE · Data Center Operations (DIG)

Crusoe is an AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack to power AI workloads. They are looking for a Data Center Design Engineer to architect and plan operational computing environments, focusing on optimizing power distribution, cooling, and equipment density. This role involves designing whitespace layouts, integrating infrastructure, modeling capacity, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What you'd actually do

  1. Whitespace Design & Planning: Architect comprehensive whitespace layouts, including rack placement and aisle configurations, to maximize equipment density while maintaining optimal airflow and accessibility.
  2. Infrastructure Integration: Partner with Electrical and Mechanical teams to seamlessly integrate power delivery and cooling systems into the whitespace, ensuring robust support for high-performance cloud workloads.
  3. Capacity & Growth Modeling: Develop sophisticated 3D models and capacity planning tools to project future utilization, ensuring our data centers remain scalable and redundant (N+1, 2N).
  4. Connectivity Strategy: Coordinate with Network and Cloud teams to design and implement structured cabling and fiber management systems that meet rigorous performance and low-latency requirements.
  5. Cross-Functional Leadership: Participate in design reviews and risk assessments, providing technical guidance to internal stakeholders and external contractors during construction and commissioning phases.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Facilities, or Data Center Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in data center design
  • Advanced skills in CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Visio, or equivalent)
  • Deep technical knowledge of data center power distribution, UPS systems, HVAC/cooling systems, and structured cabling
  • Firm grasp of industry-standard frameworks, specifically TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, and ANSI/BICSI
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to drive results within cross-functional teams
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Willingness and ability to travel to data center sites

Nice to have

  • Prior experience specifically designing for ultra-high-density liquid cooling or modular data center deployments
  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) or Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCP) credential
  • Experience implementing LEED-certified or carbon-neutral data center cooling and power strategies
  • Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading external vendor teams