Design Principal – Engineering Development, Mechanical

Equinix

. Provide global mechanical engineering direction for Equinix designs through continued development of Reference Designs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • United StatesLead💰 $136,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Reference Design development, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in evaluating mechanical equipment and ensuring compliance with global design standards across various regions.

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Mechanical Engineering ExpertiseReference Design DevelopmentProject ManagementDesign Standards ComplianceCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignProject VisualizationCost EstimationDesign ManagementTechnical ReviewLifecycle SupportDesign SchedulingBudget ManagementChange Request ManagementStandardization Techniques

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationRelationship ManagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

PECEng

Industry Keywords

Mission Critical DesignMEPGlobal Design StandardsMechanical Equipment ProcurementDesign RequirementsConstruction ManagementTechnical Submittal RepositoryRegional P&L ManagementElectrical Code FamiliarityPan-Global Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide global mechanical engineering direction for Equinix designs through continued development of Reference Designs
Evaluate new products and engineering approaches for incorporation into Reference Designs
Support Regional Design teams with project implementation of Reference Designs
Provide subject matter expert direction to the Major Capital Equipment team on portfolio-wide procurement of mechanical equipment
Engage key customers to understand evolving design requirements and direct Reference Design configurations
Lead the design process with Architectural, MEP, and other design partners
Develop standardized tools, techniques, and processes for design management and reporting
Drive consistency and technical excellence with peers across regions
Conduct master planning of expansion portfolios using global design standards and templates
Generate project visualizations, initial models, and cost estimates for business case inception
Coordinate regional infrastructure, local equipment variations, commercial management, and customer-specific configurations
Maintain relationships with technical staff, design consultants, construction management, commercial management, and regional P&L holders
Coordinate with Global Operations, Global Design Standards, Procurement, xScale, and Global Account Management teams
Evaluate and select mechanical equipment and provide lifecycle support
Indirectly manage engineering staff in Independent Technical Reviews
Manage design schedules, budgets, change requests, and design costs
Manage Reference Design external consultant teams and customer technical requirements
Ensure designs meet Global Design Standards and business needs for capacity, density, and function
Own the Mechanical discipline of the Reference Design and equipment technical submittal repository
Feed project findings and requested standards changes back into Reference Design and Global Design Standards development

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or Subcontractor, OR 7+ years’ experience as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice
Pan-global experience of local mechanical design/construction practice highly desirable
Experience and electrical code/regulation/law familiarity in AMER, EMEA and APAC regions ideal
Advanced Degree (Masters) in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Bachelor's Degree acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role
PE, CEng or local equivalent desirable but not essential
Spoken and written English proficiency essential
Additional languages strongly desirable
Experience of design requirements of major customers highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program
Health insurance plans
Life insurance plans
Disability insurance plans
Voluntary insurance plans
Retirement plan contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Bonus eligibility
Potential equity offering