Capacity Engineer Senior Associate in Manchester

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.

You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward.

You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Profile Summary

The Capacity Engineer Senior Associate is responsible for resolving a variety of data management, design, and drawing tasks related to customer installations and infrastructure planning.

This role operates within a moderate scope and supports the optimization of space, power, and cooling resources across datacenter environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Space Planning & Design
• Develops standard Cage-Cabinet design options that meet customer requirements, Equinix standards, and physical site constraints.
• Prepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations, and diagrams for standard datacenters.
• Maximizes space utilization to deliver optimal design solutions for both the IBX and the customer.
• Engineering
• Applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure to align Cage-Cabinet designs with IBX infrastructure.
• Assists in preparing high-density review cases.
• Collaborates with senior team members to validate and update infrastructure data in capacity systems.
• Problem Solving
• Resolves standard cross-functional issues involving multiple teams.
• Identifies and understands underlying issues using developing analytical skills.
• Escalates complex problems to appropriate stakeholders when necessary.
• Data & Drawing Management
• Works with site operations to resolve discrepancies in infrastructure documentation and customer cage installations.
• Ensures Auto CAD drawings and capacity systems accurately reflect the current state of the IBX.
• Leads investigations into moderate data issues with support from senior staff.
• Produces detailed drawings and space plans for Sales, Site Operations, and other teams.
• Creates spatial layouts for customer cages, numbering plans for new sites, and maintains inventory tracking files.
• Compiles as-built underground utility drawings to maintain comprehensive site records.
• Collaboration
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve power and cooling issues affecting space capacity.
• Responds to standard inventory-related inquiries.
• Engages stakeholders to reach balanced solutions that meet both customer and company needs.
• Escalates planning conflicts between sales and operations when necessary.
• May require supervision when addressing more complex questions.
• Capacity Feasibility & Optimization
• Works with Capacity and Site Engineers to assess infrastructure limitations and propose moderate solutions.
• Serves as the first point of contact for the Cage Feasibility Review (CFR) process.
• Ensures space assignments maximize datacenter efficiency and value.
• May require guidance for more complex solutioning.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience

2-4 years of experience in datacenter design, capacity planning, or infrastructure engineering.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Auto CAD and familiarity with capacity planning tools.
• Understanding of datacenter infrastructure including power, cooling, and space planning.
• Experience with infrastructure documentation and drawing management systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a moderate scope.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a colocation or datacenter environment.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, or TIA-942.
• Knowledge of high-density infrastructure planning and optimization.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.

If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.

S., an affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.

#J-18808-Ljbffr