Staff, Data Center Augmentation Engineer

Weights & Biases Weights & Biases · Data AI · Bellevue, WA +5 · Data Center - COR

This role focuses on the physical infrastructure of data centers to support AI hardware, specifically upgrading power and cooling systems for high-density AI workloads. It involves managing retrofits, coordinating with consultants and vendors, and ensuring the physical layer can handle the demands of next-generation AI compute.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the technical planning and execution of data center augmentations and retrofits, where we are adding load into existing spaces.
  2. Work with the design and capacity teams to complete the design and planning for power expansions. and oversee the implementation of power and cooling solutions specifically for AI hardware.
  3. Evaluate existing electrical and mechanical capacities to determine the feasibility of 50kW–100kW+ rack densities.
  4. Coordinate with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) consultants, general contractors, and hardware vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within "mission-critical" tolerances.
  5. Conduct Method of Procedure (MOP) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) reviews to ensure augmentations do not disrupt existing live operations.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years in Mission Critical Operations (Data Centers, Hospitals, or Semiconductor Plants).
  • Deep understanding of UPS systems, backup generators, and switchgear.
  • Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar infrastructure build-outs or retrofits.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated understanding of the spatial, power, and thermal management requirements for high-density AI accelerators (e.g., NVIDIA H100s/B200s or comparable architectures).
  • Relevant industry certifications, such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or a Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), are preferred.

What the JD emphasized

  • high-density AI workloads
  • next-generation AI hardware
  • mission-critical