PNC Principal Consultant MDC

Modular Data Center Principal Consultant – Lenovo Solutions and Services Group (SSG), within Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) – Lead the design and delivery of scalable, high‑performance infrastructure solutions. Transform complex customer and technical requirements into efficient, future‑ready modular data center designs focused on power architecture, advanced cooling technologies, and AI/HPC environments. Act as a key technical interface, collaborating closely with customers and cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that are practical, cost‑effective, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate IT configurations and power consumption data into scalable, compliant data center facility requirements.
• Design end‑to‑end modular data center solutions (containerized, skid‑based, prefabricated) with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Develop and maintain a standardized design library adaptable to diverse and non‑standard customer needs.
• Engineer robust power and cooling systems, including UPS, switchgear, redundancy models (N, N+1, 2N), and advanced cooling technologies (liquid, hybrid, DX, chilled water).
• Evaluate site conditions and climate factors to optimize energy efficiency, including economization strategies and PUE/WUE performance.
• Create technical documentation, including drawings, single‑line diagrams, layouts, and cost estimates to support proposals.
• Engage with customers through discovery sessions, site assessments, RFP/RFI responses, and technical presentations to define and validate solutions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, product, suppliers, and Lenovo Neptune experts while driving thought leadership and best practices in modular, high‑density, and energy‑efficient data center design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years’ experience in data center engineering, infrastructure design, modular construction, or technical sales support.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, including UPS, switchgear, PDUs, grounding, redundancy models (N, N+1, 2N), and power distribution calculations.
• Solid expertise in cooling systems such as CRAC/CRAH, DX, chilled water, liquid cooling, airflow management, and heat load calculations.
• Proficiency in reading and creating engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as TIA‑942, ASHRAE TC 9.9, and Uptime Institute. (preferred)
• Understanding of modular and prefabricated data center construction and factory‑built infrastructure. (preferred)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CDCDP, RCDD, PE) are a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Holiday purchase
• Private medical
• Income protection
• Attractive pension scheme
• Positive work life balance
• Learning and development
• Life insurance
• Lenovo and Motorola products discounts
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to work
• MyGymDiscounts
• Mortgage advice and support
• Referral bonus
• Free onsite parking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.