Design Principal, Global Engineering Development – Electrical

Equinix

Design Principal at Equinix responsible for electrical engineering direction and multidisciplinary design management. Leading innovative approaches in global datacenter design and implementation.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $136,000 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Global electrical engineering direction of Equinix design through continued development of Equinix’s Reference Designs and Equinix direct-produce equipment
Multidisciplinary design management of Equinix’s Reference Designs
Evaluation of new products and engineering approaches, supporting the Innovation incubation process, for incorporation into the Reference Design on reaching maturity
Supports Regional Design teams with in-project implementation of Reference Design packages
Provides subject matter expert direction to the Major Capital Equipment (MCE) team dealing with portfolio-wide procurement of electrical equipment
Liaison with Global Design Standards/Technical Review and Operations teams to ensure alignment and compliance
Owns and leads a design process, interacting with Architectural, MEP, and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world class datacenters
Reviews and contributes to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques and processes for the management and reporting of the design process
Works with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence on design and delivery practices and methodologies
Conducts the master planning of expansion portfolio using global design standards and templates; incorporating regional information to apply these to the inception of projects
Delivers cost reduction through innovative approaches to design and equipment development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or Subcontractor OR 7+ years’ experience as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice
Pan-global experience of local electrical design/construction practice is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate has experience and electrical code/regulation/law familiarity in AMER, EMEA and APAC regions.
Advanced Degree (Masters) in Electrical is preferred, Bachelor's Degree acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role,
Architects to hold RIBA, RA, AIA or local equivalent PE, CEng or local equivalent, for Engineering route candidates desirable but not essential
Spoken and written English proficiency is essential, additional languages are strongly desirable
Experience of electrical equipment development (LV switchgear, UPS and STS products particularly desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Canada 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.
Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical designdesign managementproduct evaluationdesign process leadershipcost reduction strategieselectrical equipment developmentLV switchgearUPS productsSTS productsmaster planning

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipinnovationsubject matter expertiseinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillstechnical excellenceproblem-solvingalignment

Certifications

RIBARAAIAPECEngMasters in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineeringlocal equivalent certifications