Senior Capacity Engineer

Equinix

. Create standard cage-cabinet design options for customer requirements, Equinix requirements, and physical site constraints .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$73,000 - CA$109,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center capacity planning and facilities engineering, with a strong focus on AutoCAD proficiency and infrastructure documentation. Capable of optimizing space utilization and resolving cross-functional issues in mission-critical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center Capacity PlanningAutoCAD ProficiencyInfrastructure DocumentationElectrical And Mechanical Systems KnowledgeCross-Functional Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Cage-Cabinet DesignSpace PlanningArea CalculationsHigh-Density Review CasesData Center Infrastructure ValidationCapacity ManagementDrawing ProductionInventory ManagementUtility Record PreparationDesign Feasibility Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCapacity SystemsCAD Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical InfrastructureData Center OperationsSpace EfficiencyPower And Cooling LimitationsFacility Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create standard cage-cabinet design options for customer requirements, Equinix requirements, and physical site constraints
Prepare cage-cabinet layouts, area calculations, and diagrams for standard data centers
Maximize space utilization for data center and customer design solutions
Attribute standard cage-cabinet designs against data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure
Prepare high-density review cases
Validate and update data center infrastructure data within capacity systems with senior team members
Resolve standard cross-functional issues and escalate appropriately
Address facility infrastructure and customer cage documentation discrepancies with site operations
Maintain accurate AutoCAD drawings and capacity systems representing current data center status
Investigate and correct moderate data issues
Produce drawings and space plans for Sales, Site Operations, and other teams
Create customer cage spatial layouts for capacity reviews and installations
Prepare drawings, inventory, numbering plans, and as-built underground utility records
Collaborate with teams to identify power and cooling issues affecting space capacity
Answer inventory-related questions and gather stakeholder input
Identify power and cooling limitations and develop moderate solutions
Act as first point of contact for the CFR process and optimize data center space efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred
Typically 3+ years of experience in data center capacity planning, facilities engineering, space planning, or mission-critical infrastructure environments
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools
Experience with infrastructure documentation
Experience maintaining capacity or asset management data
Working knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems
Ability to support moderate-scope design, capacity feasibility, and cross-functional problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Assistance Program
US health, life, disability and voluntary insurance plans
US retirement plan contributions
US paid time off and paid holidays
Canada healthcare coverage, life, disability and optional benefit plans
Canada Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Canada Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Canada Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
Canada vacation, personal time and paid holidays
Bonus eligibility
Potential equity offering depending on the position
Disability accommodations during the employment process