Data center design engineer

Oracle
Springfield, IL

Job Description

The Oracle OCI team is looking for a Data Center Design Engineer to join our team, someone who innovates & shares our passion for winning in the cloud marketplace. You will work closely with the data center, development organization and Oracle vendors to build out, maintain and operationally improve the cloud infrastructure. The successful candidate will focus, in part, on the following key responsibilities:

Manage and create design of data center white space which includes rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathway, and projected build phases.

Collaborate with colo providers and internal stakeholders to deliver project design criteria and develop Basis of Design

Coordinate with key internal teams to establish requirements and work with colo providers to ensure requirement are met

Participate in development of OCI data center facilities requirements documentation

Research new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment and related components

Create, develop, and maintain datacenter infrastructure site documentation, including floor plans, rack elevations, and cable matrices

Review and evaluate RFI, RFP, and RFQ submittals

Assist in creating global data center infrastructure standards

Travel to new and existing data centers for engineering analyses

Meet critical deadlines for project schedules

Participate in project coordination meetings, and clearly communicate any necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling

Desired Skills

Minimum 3 years professional experience working in critical data center environment

Experience creating drawings using AutoCad and Visio

Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies

Knowledge and proficiency of advanced spine-and-leaf fiber optic network architectures, including industry standards, cabling, and connector types.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and ability to work in a team

Knowledge of Data Center/Critical environment Electrical Infrastructure

Knowledge of Data Center/Critical environment Mechanical Infrastructure

Experience in Vendor management

Understanding of Industrial/commercial electrical one lines

Knowledge of Data Center PUE and how its derived

Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation

Must possess proven problem-solving skills

Completes work independently and has ability to handle most unique situations independently

Responsibilities

Manage and create design of data center white space which includes rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathway, and projected build phases.

Collaborate with colocation providers and internal stakeholders to deliver project design criteria and develop Basis of Design

Coordinate with key internal teams to establish requirements and work with colocation providers to ensure requirement are met

Participate in development of OCI data center facilities requirements documentation

Research new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment and related components

Create, develop, and maintain data center infrastructure site documentation, including floor plans, rack elevations, and cable matrices

Review and evaluate RFI, RFP, and RFQ submittals

Assist in creating global data center infrastructure standards

Travel to new and existing data center for engineering analyses

Meet critical deadlines for project schedules

Participate in project coordination meetings, and clearly communicate any necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC3

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [email protected] or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Posted 2025-10-06

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