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    Solution Architects

    Competitive
     

    Job Description

    Remote Based UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is working with a global leader in designing, building and servicing critical power and cooling infrastructure for the data center industry.
     
    What the Job Involves

    • Consult with clients: Understand their IT infrastructure needs, challenges, and business objectives. Analyse requirements and translate them into tailored data centre solutions. 
    • Solution design: Leverage your deep understanding of white space, power, cooling, thermal management, and the latest IT/data centre technologies to create robust and scalable solutions. 
    • Technology expertise: Recommend and implement best-in-class hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices (EN50600, Uptime Institute’s Tier Certification, C-Net’s CDCDP or equivalent). 
    • Project management: Lead and manage data centre projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Oversee project teams, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders. 
    • Presentation & communication: Clearly present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including clients, internal teams, senior management, consultants, and partners. 
    • Technology expert: take part in in major events across EMEA as a speaker, panellist, technical expert. 
    • Networking and collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, actively seeking new opportunities and partnerships. 
    • Collaborate with and support internal Sales Teams and external Partners. 
    • Play active role in defining solution gaps; collaborate with regional and global offering team to improve and launch new solutions. 
    • Professional development: Stay ahead of the curve by continuously learning about emerging data centre technologies and trends. 
    • Becoming fluent in Company's internal quoting and design tools. 

    We’re Looking for Someone With

    • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar role in the data centre industry. 
    • Proven track record of success in designing, implementing, and managing data centre projects. Use of design tools, like AutoCAD, Revit or similar is welcome. 
    • Deep understanding of data centre concepts, including white space, power, cooling, thermal management, and latest IT infrastructure technology (OPC, GenAI, Blockchain). 
    • Proven strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices (EN50600, Uptime Institute’s Data Centre Tier Certification, C-Net’s CDCDP or equivalent). 
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, telecommunication, computer systems) preferred. 
    • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
    • Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 
    • Fluency in English and native proficiency in local language (German, Italian, Spanish French) required. 

      
    We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
     

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      The Client


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      What The Job Involves 

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      We’re Looking for Someone With

      • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college.
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      • Knowledge of HV Substation Testing and Commissioning.
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      • Contracts management (FIDIC and NEC as a minimum).

      We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.