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Here's the same content with hyphens (-) instead of bullet symbols for easy copy/paste.\nDesign Engineering LeadershipBuild and lead OCI's Owner's Design Engineering organization supporting developer-led GW-scale infrastructure projects.\nServe as OCI's engineering authority for third-party facility designs throughout the project lifecycle.\nDevelop engineering review processes that ensure infrastructure designs meet OCI's Basis of Design (BOD), engineering standards, operational requirements, and long-term infrastructure strategy.\nEstablish multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, controls, and integrated systems engineering.\nDevelop standardized engineering review procedures, technical acceptance criteria, and engineering sign-off processes across OCI's global development portfolio.\nDesign Validation & Technical AssuranceLead comprehensive engineering reviews of developer-produced design packages through all phases of design.\nValidate compliance with OCI engineering specifications, design standards, operational requirements, resiliency objectives, maintainability expectations, and lifecycle performance criteria.\nEvaluate engineering calculations, equipment selections, system architectures, controls philosophies, redundancy strategies, and integrated system performance.\nIdentify technical risks, design deficiencies, constructability concerns, and operational impacts early in the design process.\nWork collaboratively with developers, architects, engineers of record, and consultants to resolve technical issues while maintaining project schedules.\nBasis of Design & Standards ComplianceEnsure developer designs remain aligned with OCI's Basis of Design throughout project execution.\nReview engineering deviations, design exceptions, and value engineering proposals for technical and operational impact.\nValidate implementation of OCI engineering standards across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire protection, and supporting infrastructure systems.\nEnsure engineering decisions maintain consistency with OCI's global infrastructure platform while supporting regional code and regulatory requirements.\nConstruction Engineering SupportPartner with Construction and Capacity Delivery to provide engineering support throughout project execution.\nEvaluate field engineering issues, Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and proposed design modifications.\nValidate that construction changes maintain engineering intent and continue to satisfy OCI technical requirements.\nProvide engineering leadership supporting issue resolution during construction and startup activities.\nParticipate in design coordination meetings with developers, contractors, and engineering consultants.\nCommissioning & Operational ReadinessPartner with Commissioning teams to ensure systems are tested against OCI performance expectations.\nReview commissioning plans, integrated systems testing, functional testing, and acceptance criteria.\nValidate engineering readiness prior to rack deployment and operational turnover.\nSupport technical issue resolution during startup, commissioning, and early operations.\nEnsure commissioning findings are incorporated into future engineering standards and design guidance.\nEngineering Risk ManagementDevelop engineering risk assessment methodologies for developer-led projects.\nIdentify technical, operational, schedule, and lifecycle risks throughout the design process.\nDrive mitigation strategies with developers and engineering partners.\nProvide executive reporting on engineering readiness, technical risks, design maturity, and project status.\nEstablish engineering metrics measuring design quality, compliance, issue resolution, and technical performance across the portfolio.\nCross-Functional LeadershipEnsure OCI engineering standards continue to evolve based on deployment experience.\nWork with Infrastructure Engineering, Construction, Capacity Delivery, Commissioning, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure engineering continuity throughout the project lifecycle.\nRepresent OCI Engineering during executive design reviews, project governance meetings, and strategic developer engagements.\nQualifications Required Experience15+ years of experience in mission-critical facility engineering, hyperscale data center design, owner's engineering, or critical infrastructure development.\n7+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations or large infrastructure engineering programs.\nExtensive experience reviewing and validating third-party engineering designs for complex infrastructure projects.\nDeep expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and integrated building systems.\nExperience working with developers, engineering consultants, EPC firms, and contractor-led design organizations.\nStrong understanding of design reviews, engineering standards, commissioning, and infrastructure lifecycle management.\nProven ability to influence engineering decisions across organizations without direct design ownership.\nPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting hyperscale cloud or AI data center developments.\nExperience with developer-led or build-to-suit data center delivery models.\nFamiliarity with Basis of Design (BOD) development, engineering standards, and owner's technical requirements.\nExperience supporting GW-scale infrastructure projects.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering preferred.\nLeadership CharacteristicsStrong engineering leader with a systems-level understanding of mission-critical infrastructure.\nExceptional technical reviewer capable of balancing engineering rigor with project execution.\nInfluential collaborator who builds productive relationships with developers, consultants, and cross-functional OCI teams.\nDecisive leader with sound engineering judgment and a proactive approach to risk management.\nPassion for engineering excellence, operational reliability, and scalable infrastructure delivery.\n Design Engineering Leadership\nBuild and lead OCI's Owner's Design Engineering organization supporting developer-led GW-scale infrastructure projects.\nServe as OCI's engineering authority for third-party facility designs throughout the project lifecycle.\nDevelop engineering review processes that ensure infrastructure designs meet OCI's Basis of Design (BOD), engineering standards, operational requirements, and long-term infrastructure strategy.\nEstablish multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, controls, and integrated systems engineering.\nDevelop standardized engineering review procedures, technical acceptance criteria, and engineering sign-off processes across OCI's global development portfolio.\nDesign Validation & Technical Assurance\nLead comprehensive engineering reviews of developer-produced design packages through all phases of design.\nValidate compliance with OCI engineering specifications, design standards, operational requirements, resiliency objectives, maintainability expectations, and lifecycle performance criteria.\nEvaluate engineering calculations, equipment selections, system architectures, controls philosophies, redundancy strategies, and integrated system performance.\nIdentify technical risks, design deficiencies, constructability concerns, and operational impacts early in the design process.\nWork collaboratively with developers, architects, engineers of record, and consultants to resolve technical issues while maintaining project schedules.\nBasis of Design & Standards Compliance\nEnsure developer designs remain aligned with OCI's Basis of Design throughout project execution.\nReview engineering deviations, design exceptions, and value engineering proposals for technical and operational impact.\nValidate implementation of OCI engineering standards across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire protection, and supporting infrastructure systems.\nEnsure engineering decisions maintain consistency with OCI's global infrastructure platform while supporting regional code and regulatory requirements.\nConstruction Engineering Support\nPartner with Construction and Capacity Delivery to provide engineering support throughout project execution.\nEvaluate field engineering issues, Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and proposed design modifications.\nValidate that construction changes maintain engineering intent and continue to satisfy OCI technical requirements.\nProvide engineering leadership supporting issue resolution during construction and startup activities.\nParticipate in design coordination meetings with developers, contractors, and engineering consultants.\nCommissioning & Operational Readiness\nPartner with Commissioning teams to ensure systems are tested against OCI performance expectations.\nReview commissioning plans, integrated systems testing, functional testing, and acceptance criteria.\nValidate engineering readiness prior to rack deployment and operational turnover.\nSupport technical issue resolution during startup, commissioning, and early operations.\nEnsure commissioning findings are incorporated into future engineering standards and design guidance.\nEngineering Risk Management\nDevelop engineering risk assessment methodologies for developer-led projects.\nIdentify technical, operational, schedule, and lifecycle risks throughout the design process.\nDrive mitigation strategies with developers and engineering partners.\nProvide executive reporting on engineering readiness, technical risks, design maturity, and project status.\nEstablish engineering metrics measuring design quality, compliance, issue resolution, and technical performance across the portfolio.\nCross-Functional Leadership\nEnsure OCI engineering standards continue to evolve based on deployment experience.\nWork with Infrastructure Engineering, Construction, Capacity Delivery, Commissioning, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure engineering continuity throughout the project lifecycle.\nRepresent OCI Engineering during executive design reviews, project governance meetings, and strategic developer engagements.\nQualifications\nRequired Experience\n15+ years of experience in mission-critical facility engineering, hyperscale data center design, owner's engineering, or critical infrastructure development.\n7+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations or large infrastructure engineering programs.\nExtensive experience reviewing and validating third-party engineering designs for complex infrastructure projects.\nDeep expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and integrated building systems.\nExperience working with developers, engineering consultants, EPC firms, and contractor-led design organizations.\nStrong understanding of design reviews, engineering standards, 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