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Requirements Definition and Basis of Design\nTranslate customer requirements into engineering specifications, conduct technical feasibility assessments, and develop campus master plans and phased development strategies.\nLead design processes in an environment of uncertainty, managing evolving customer requirements-even at advanced project stages-by evaluating alternatives and maintaining design flexibility.\n2. Technical Specifications, Standards, and Design Reviews\nDevelop technical and functional specifications across all engineering disciplines and establish Enlight’s data center design standards.\nConduct design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering; manage change orders (COs); and ensure compliance with relevant standards, including Uptime Tier, TIA-942, ASHRAE, and NFPA.\nIncorporate operational and maintenance considerations into the design, including system reliability and availability, maintainability, and future expansion requirements.\n3. Consultant, Designer, and Supplier Selection\nPrepare and issue RFPs and select local and international designers and consultants, including MEP engineers and Owner’s Engineers.\nSelect major equipment suppliers and long-lead items (LLIs), conduct technical evaluations, and provide recommendations to the Procurement Committee, considering cost, reliability, and operational requirements.\n4. Construction Support and Handover to Operations\nProvide engineering oversight and support to EPC and MEP contractors, participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and oversee quality control.\nLead commissioning and handover to operations, including facility documentation, as-built drawings, and training.\nEnsure the facility is ready for long-term operation and maintenance, working closely with operations teams and incorporating their requirements throughout the design and construction phases.\n5. Budget and Schedule Management\nDevelop project budget estimates and monitor capital expenditures (CAPEX), operating expenditures (OPEX), and total cost of ownership (TCO) over the facility’s lifecycle.\nConduct TCO analyses and evaluate engineering alternatives, assessing the impact of design and procurement decisions on energy consumption, maintenance, and operating costs.\nMonitor design costs and engineering schedules, including assessing the impact of changes in customer requirements.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.\nAt least 10 years of experience in the design and construction of mission-critical facilities, including at least 5 years in data centers.\nExperience supporting data center projects from design through commissioning and operational readiness, with an IT capacity of at least 10 MW.\nExtensive knowledge of critical power systems, UPS, generators, and cooling systems.\nExperience developing technical specifications, issuing 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