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You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. 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\nThe Capacity Engineer Senior Associate resolves a variety of data management, design, and drawings for installations within a moderate scope.\nResponsibilities\nSpace Planning & Design\nCreates standard Cage-Cabinet design options that respond to moderate customer requirements, Equinix requirements and physical site constraints\nPrepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual standard data center within a moderate scope \nMaximizes space utilization to develop the best design solution for the Data Center and the customer\nEngineering\nUtilizes developed knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure to notionally attribute standard Cage-Cabinet designs against Data Center infrastructure within a moderate scope\nUtilizes developing skills in preparing high-density review cases\nWorks with more senior members in the validation and updating of Data Center infrastructure data within capacity systems\nProblem Solving\nSolves standard, cross-functional issues that span multiple groups\nUses developing skills to identify and understand underlying issues\nUnderstands when and to whom to escalate\nData & Drawing Management\nWorks with site operations to address discrepancies with documentation of facility infrastructure and installation of customer cages within a moderate scope\nEnsures that AutoCAD drawings and capacity systems correctly represent existing status of the Data Center within a moderate scope\nIdentifies and make corrections as necessary\nIdentifies and leads the investigation of moderate data issues with the support of senior staff\nProduces developed drawings and space plans for use by Sales, Site Operation and other teams\nCreates 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\nDrawing and inventory preparation, which may be reviewed by more senior members\nCreates numbering plans for new sites, compiling inventory list, and preparing the drawings files used to track assignments\nCompiles as-built underground utility drawings as required to create a comprehensive record drawing for each site within a moderate scope\nCollaboration\nCollaborates with various teams to identify any power/cooling issues that affect space capacity\nAnswers standard inventory-related questions from cross-functional departments\nAbility to engage and gather input from appropriate stakeholders to reach the right solution for the company and the customer within a moderate scope\nWhere planning decisions are in dispute between sales and operational needs, the engineer is expected to escalate to the right level\nMay require supervision in answering more complex questions\nCapacity Feasibility & Optimization\nWorks with Capacity and/or site engineers to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications, and develop moderate solutioning\nActs as a the first point of contact for the CFR process to ensure that space is being assigned maximizes the value of our data centers by optimizing the efficiency of our space within a moderate scope\nMay require supervision for more complex solutions\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred\nTypically 3+ years of experience in data center capacity planning, facilities engineering, space planning, or mission-critical infrastructure environments\nHands-on experience with AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools), infrastructure documentation, and maintaining capacity or asset management data\nWorking knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to support moderate-scope design, capacity feasibility, and cross-functional problem solving\nThe targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:\nCanada - Toronto Office TRO : 73,000 - 109,000 CAD / Annual\nUnited States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 70,000 - 105,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - MI6 Miami : 70,000 - 105,000 USD / Annual\nOur 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.\nThe 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.\nEquinix Benefits\nAs 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.\nEmployee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.\n\nUS 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.\n\nCanada 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.\nEquinix 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.\nEquinix 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.\nWe use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. 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