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Critical Infrastructure Architecture & Standards Engineer, Senior
Zayo
USA
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
USD 95100-146300 / year
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve engineering standards, best practices, design guidelines, specifications, and implementation methods for Data Center and PoP critical infrastructure.
- Develop standard PoP layouts, infrastructure designs, power configurations, equipment specifications, templates, and related engineering documentation.
- Lead evaluation and testing of new critical infrastructure equipment, technologies, firmware, software, and engineering methods.
- Qualify new products and collaborate with vendors to ensure solutions meet Zayo engineering and operational requirements.
- Develop and improve capacity-planning tools and methodologies for UPS, DC power, battery, power conversion, and HVAC/cooling systems.
- Evaluate technologies and solutions that improve infrastructure reliability, resiliency, capacity, efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
- Develop infrastructure designs for new Data Centers, PoPs, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Perform technical design and quality-control reviews to verify implementations align with approved designs and Zayo standards.
- Analyze and resolve recurring or complex infrastructure issues and incorporate lessons learned into standards and best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Network Planning, Construction, and vendors on infrastructure and technology deployments.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in Data Center, telecommunications, critical facilities, or similar critical infrastructure environments.
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, DC power, batteries, generators, HVAC/cooling, fire protection, and infrastructure monitoring.
- Experience evaluating, testing, qualifying, and implementing critical infrastructure products, technologies, tools, or systems.
- Working knowledge of BMS/EMS or similar infrastructure monitoring and control systems.
- Ability to develop and review engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Experience with infrastructure capacity management for power, backup power, batteries, cooling, and environmental systems.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical issues, develop solutions, and communicate engineering recommendations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in Data Center, telecommunications, critical facilities, or similar critical infrastructure environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of applicable Data Center and telecommunications standards and practices, including TIA, BICSI, ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, and IEEE.
- Experience leading laboratory or field testing and qualification of critical infrastructure equipment.
- Experience working directly with equipment manufacturers and vendors on product development, evaluation, and qualification.
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools.
- Relevant Data Center, electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, or critical facilities certifications or technical training.
- Expectations
- Work independently and collaboratively across technical, operational, construction, planning, and vendor teams.
- Balance long-term engineering priorities with short-term project and operational needs.
- Influence technical decisions through sound engineering analysis, recommendations, and effective communication.
- Apply strong engineering judgment, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Take ownership of assigned standards, designs, technology evaluations, and engineering solutions while providing technical guidance to other team members.
- Estimated base salary range: $95,100 - $146,300 USD/annually.
- The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
- Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
- The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
- Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
- Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
- As part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. Zayo uses CLEAR1, a third-party identity verification service, to verify applicant identity during the hiring process. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. Biometric Data will be retained pursuant to CLEAR1’s policies, which can be found here: https://www.clearme.com/clear1-credential-policy-crp. Zayo will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from any applicant's or employee's Biometric Data. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge this disclosure. Prior to any collection of Biometric Data — including through CLEAR — you may be presented with a separate consent form and asked to provide your written authorization in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and other applicable biometric privacy statutes.
About Zayo
Telecommunications4053 employeesFounded 2007
Private U.S. telecommunications infrastructure provider delivering fiber and managed connectivity to carriers, enterprises, cloud providers, and governments.
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