Lead - Design Engineering

Lead - Design Engineering

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Leadership & Design Ownership

• Lead the detailed engineering and design development of complex Infrastructure Solutions projects.
• Own the technical coordination and engineering execution of assigned customer projects from solution handover through engineering release.
• Translate approved solution architectures, customer requirements and conceptual designs into detailed and executable engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural and controls engineering.
• Ensure engineering designs are technically sound, complete, manufacturable, installable and aligned with project requirements.
• Lead engineering design reviews and ensure appropriate technical decisions are made throughout the design lifecycle.
• Identify technical risks, design gaps and integration issues early and drive appropriate resolution.
• Ensure consistency and technical alignment across all engineering deliverables.

Detailed Engineering & Design Development

• Lead and coordinate the development of engineering deliverables including:
• General arrangement and equipment layout drawings.
• Site and system layouts.
• Mechanical and thermal infrastructure designs.
• Electrical system designs and power distribution concepts.
• Electrical single-line diagrams.
• Equipment integration and interface drawings.
• Structural and support requirements.
• Cable routing and containment concepts.
• Equipment sizing and system dimensioning.
• Bills of materials.
• Technical specifications.
• Design calculations and engineering documentation.
• Installation and interface requirements.
• Customer-specific design documentation.
• Ensure that engineering outputs accurately reflect:
• Customer requirements.
• Approved solution architecture.
• Applicable engineering standards and codes.
• Manufacturing capabilities.
• Installation and site constraints.
• Serviceability and maintainability requirements.
• Project schedule and commercial requirements.

Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate engineering activities across Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Controls and other relevant engineering teams.
• Ensure effective integration of company products and third-party equipment into the overall solution.
• Manage technical interfaces between multiple systems, suppliers and engineering disciplines.
• Resolve design conflicts and technical dependencies between systems.
• Work closely with Solutions Architects to clarify technical intent and maintain alignment with the original customer solution.
• Engage Product Engineering teams when product modifications, customization or new engineering development is required.
• Coordinate with external engineering consultants and suppliers where required.

Design Review, Quality & Compliance

• Lead technical design reviews at appropriate stages of project development.
• Review and approve engineering documentation and drawings within delegated authority.
• Ensure design outputs meet required quality standards before release.
• Verify compliance with applicable local regulations, engineering standards and customer specifications.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Installation (DFI) and Design for Serviceability principles.
• Identify opportunities to standardize designs and improve engineering efficiency.
• Capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future designs and engineering standards.

Customer & Project Support

• Provide technical support during customer design reviews and engineering discussions.
• Participate in customer meetings when detailed engineering expertise is required.
• Support clarification of technical requirements and resolution of engineering-related customer queries.
• Work closely with Project Management to ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with project schedules and milestones.
• Support technical issue resolution during manufacturing, installation, commissioning and project execution.
• Provide engineering support for design changes and variations during the project lifecycle.

Engineering Process Improvement & Standardization

• Drive continuous improvement in design engineering processes, tools and methodologies.
• Develop and improve engineering standards, design guidelines and reusable solution modules.
• Identify opportunities for standardization and modularization of Infrastructure Solutions.
• Support the development of engineering templates, design libraries and standard engineering documentation.
• Improve engineering quality, cycle time and first-time-right design performance.
• Promote effective use of engineering tools and digital design platforms.

Technical Leadership & People Development

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Design Engineers and other engineering team members.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the Infrastructure Solutions organization.
• Support capability development across relevant engineering disciplines.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture across functions and geographies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Typically 10–15+ years of progressive engineering experience in data center infrastructure, mission-critical infrastructure, industrial systems or integrated engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading the engineering and detailed design of complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of integrated Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure systems.
• Experience working with complex engineered-to-order or customized solutions.
• Experience in design engineering for data centers, modular infrastructure, mission-critical facilities or similar environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities across multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working with Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain and Product Engineering teams.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in data center infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with modular or prefabricated infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with integrated power and thermal infrastructure.
• Experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering coordination.
• Experience working with data center OEMs, EPC organizations, engineering consultancies or mission-critical infrastructure providers.
• Experience with CAD and engineering design tools.
• Experience with global engineering teams and international projects.
• Experience leading engineering teams or technical workstreams.

 

Experience Level

Senior Level