Infrastructure Systems Architect – DCI Engineering

Infrastructure Systems Architect – Data Center Infrastructure Engineering

Location: Austin, TX / Remote USA

• Provide early stage customer and opportunity engagement support to shape requirements, influence solution development and improve win probability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies in power distribution, battery systems, HVAC, and liquid cooling and ensure compliance with industry standards (ASHRAE, ANSI/EIA, etc.).
• Collaborate to develop manufacturable scalable power and cooling solutions for new and existing data center clients.
• Work together with product and hardware teams to align infrastructure capabilities with evolving compute and storage requirements.
• Analyze thermal and electrical performance data to optimize energy efficiency and system reliability.
• Join forces with multiple teams to design custom IT racks with integrated liquid cooling systems (direct-to-chip, rear-door heat exchangers, or immersion) integrating sensors, flow meters, and leak detection systems into rack designs.
• Participate in infrastructure projects from RFP through mass production, including vendor selection, testing, and commissioning.
• Create CAD models, technical drawings, and BOMs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of deployed systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure standards, best practices, and operational procedures.
• Support root cause analysis and remediation of infrastructure-related incidents.
• Design and architect end-to-end data center infrastructure solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of hardware, software, and networking technologies.
• Develop high‑level and detailed infrastructure architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineers, system administrators, cloud architects, and security teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.
• Ensure infrastructure designs align with best practices for performance, scalability, availability, and disaster recovery.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Ensure system compatibility and integration for liquid cooling systems for high‑performance applications.
• Evaluate and select appropriate components such as cooling plates, Coolant Distribution Units, pumps, valves, fittings, and thermal interface materials.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Thermal Engineering is required; equivalent work experience may be considered.

• 8+ years of experience in data center infrastructure engineering, with a focus on IT, power and/or cooling system technologies.

• Experience with liquid cooling technologies (direct‑to‑chip, immersion).
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy efficiency metrics (PUE, WUE).
• Experience with containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of data center energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides.
• Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries.
• Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices.
• Comfortable working as part of a global team.
• Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones.
• Familiar with stage‑gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM).
• Able to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Ability to travel up to 30% as needed.

• A Master’s degree in engineering or higher is preferred.
• Experience with CFD modeling, thermal simulations, or energy…