Principal Solutions Engineer

Bank of America

. Oversee critical infrastructure design and operations .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center infrastructure engineering, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and structured cabling systems while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead projects that enhance reliability, sustainability, and performance metrics in critical environments.

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Data Center Infrastructure EngineeringMechanical And Electrical Systems DesignProject Management And Cost ControlCompliance And Risk ManagementTechnical Recovery Support

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Hard Skills

Data Center Design StandardsCapacity ManagementEngineering Standards ApplicationOperational ProceduresTechnical Solutions DeliveryInfrastructure Health EvaluationsRoot-Cause Failure AnalysisEnergy Efficiency InitiativesMonitoring And Automation SolutionsBudget Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Verbal CommunicationPractical Problem-Solving MindsetTeam Leadership And AccountabilityOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Tools & Technologies

DCIMTelemetry ToolsCooling SystemsPower Management ToolsEnvironmental Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Critical InfrastructureCompliance ProcessesSustainability InitiativesColocation EnvironmentsAuthorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee critical infrastructure design and operations
Review and approve the Corporate Real Estate change control process in critical environments
Develop, review, and revise infrastructure design standards
Manage compliance processes for approximately 200 Tier 2 and 3 Critical Facilities worldwide
Ensure 100% uptime of the Bank's most critical assets
Provide technical recovery support worldwide during critical building environmental outages
Interface with senior managers in T&O, GCIB, and Call Centers to ensure proper use of scarce critical infrastructure
Support execution and operational maturity of data center and critical systems engineering
Translate enterprise strategy into consistent engineering practices, standards, and day-to-day delivery
Provide subject matter leadership in designing, implementing, and operating mechanical, electrical, and structured cabling systems
Oversee capacity management across assigned data center environments, including power, space, and cooling utilization
Identify risks and contribute data and analysis to capacity forecasts and demand planning
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of engineering processes, procedures, and tools, including DCIM, monitoring, and automation solutions
Partner with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and construction teams on infrastructure upgrades, expansions, and technology deployments
Ensure projects align with approved designs, schedules, and cost expectations
Contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including reducing PUE and carbon footprint
Standardize engineering practices and advance reliability, automation, and sustainability initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Data Center, Critical Systems, or related infrastructure engineering disciplines
Strong working knowledge of data center critical infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and/or structured cabling systems
Engineering or technical discipline background
Experience supporting budgets and cost controls for data center projects and infrastructure operations
Exposure to capital projects and vendor cost management
Experience partnering with Real Estate, Critical Systems, Construction, and Technology teams
Experience leading or significantly contributing to data center infrastructure engineering and design activities
Experience interpreting design standards and supporting technical contract requirements
Experience delivering technical solutions meeting availability, redundancy, quality, and budget requirements
Track record of leading or managing projects with measurable infrastructure impact
Experience applying engineering standards, operational procedures, and best practices
Professional experience within a large, complex, preferably global organization
Experience managing or working closely with geographically distributed and culturally diverse teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organizational environment
Practical problem-solving mindset
Demonstrated experience leading teams and fostering accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
Experience defining, tracking, and using operational and engineering metrics
Awareness of data center and critical systems engineering standards, guidelines, and emerging practices
Desired: experience supporting data center engineering, construction, upgrades, or integration in large or multi-site environments
Desired: experience leading teams/workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional partners, peers, stakeholders, and vendors
Desired: working knowledge of risk assessment and availability concepts for data centers or colocation environments
Desired: understanding of data center technologies and monitoring, environmental, and infrastructure management tools such as power, cooling, telemetry, and DCIM
Desired: analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
Desired: experience with site assessments, infrastructure health evaluations, capital projects, and facility upgrade planning
Desired: ability to interpret, apply, and refine minimum technical requirements and standards
Desired: working knowledge of root-cause failure analysis for critical systems equipment
Desired: experience coordinating with local utility providers
Desired: familiarity with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), federal, state, and local codes and regulations
Desired: exposure to commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, and control systems
Desired: experience supporting data center operations, utilization, efficiency, resiliency, and failover analysis
Desired: foundational understanding of network design and layout for data center infrastructure and physical deployment
Ability to work 1st shift in the United States of America, 40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive eligible; eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan
Annual discretionary award based on individual performance, line of business/group performance and Company success
Industry-leading benefits
Paid time off
Resources and support to employees
In-office culture with role-specific flexibility