Data Center Design Engineer

at  Leviton Manufacturing

About Leviton:
At Leviton, we build what’s next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers’ lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
Overview:
Responsible for working directly with the client and / or consultant specifically regarding data center physical layer build out or expansion projects. Meets customer demands by designing, developing a proposal package supplemented with drawings and bill of materials. This role provides the opportunity to work within the Network Solutions Business Unit of Leviton Manufacturing Company Inc.

Responsibilities:

• Completes data projects by establishing project objectives, milestones, and standards for builds, upgrades, and expansions; completing feasibility, understanding of customer needs and expectations, identifying network solution required to achieve customer data needs
• Development of topology drawings, rack elevations, product specification, project implementation and proposal, and BOM generation
• System design: generation of supporting documentation including application drawings, product recommendations, bill-of-material generation, and final client presentation
• Work with a cross-functional team of engineers, AE, spec team, and business partners to identify customer needs, generate innovative ideas, and deliver high-quality solutions
• Incorporate best practices, industry standards, and approved emerging technologies into design frameworks
• Technical phone support, both internal (CSR support) and end user with focus on data center products and system applications
• Technical sales support consisting of pre- and post-sale end user support and design and application assistance
• Technical sales presentations in support of RSM and SAM territory accounts (travel required).
• RFP / RFI Generation/ Response Generation
• Maintains engineering database by entering and monitoring project milestones

Qualifications:

• Data center management, systems integration, structured topology and infrastructure design
• Proficient in CAD systems, specifically VISIO & AutoCAD
• Understanding and working with BIM
• Basic understanding of industry codes and cabling standards
• Physical layer infrastructure design utilizing Leviton Fiber and copper products with a focus on data center products and system applications as well as support on general fiber optic applications
• Understanding of other solutions used in a data center such as but not limited to cabinets, active hardware including switches, transceivers, computing devices, storage devices, cooling, power…etc.
• Understanding of physical layer data center infrastructure: copper, fiber, patching, routing, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring accuracy in work product, documentation, and processes to maintain high standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with key stakeholders.

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate 4-year engineering degree
• Industry recognized Data Center accreditation such as DCDC, DCIE, DCIS etc. preferred
• 10 years’ working in infrastructure design, data center design, or installation services in a supervisory capacity

Travel:
Estimated at 20%
What We Offer:

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date
• 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service
• Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Up to 18 days Paid Time Off

Other perks include Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Advocacy Program, Bereavement Leave, and additional wellness incentive programs.
For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

• Completes data projects by establishing project objectives, milestones, and standards for builds, upgrades, and expansions; completing feasibility, understanding of customer needs and expectations, identifying network solution required to achieve customer data needs
• Development of topology drawings, rack elevations, product specification, project implementation and proposal, and BOM generation
• System design: generation of supporting documentation including application drawings, product recommendations, bill-of-material generation, and final client presentation
• Work with a cross-functional team of engineers, AE, spec team, and business partners to identify customer needs, generate innovative ideas, and deliver high-quality solutions
• Incorporate best practices, industry standards, and approved emerging technologies into design frameworks
• Technical phone support, both internal (CSR support) and end user with focus on data center products and system applications
• Technical sales support consisting of pre- and post-sale end user support and design and application assistance
• Technical sales presentations in support of RSM and SAM territory accounts (travel required).
• RFP / RFI Generation/ Response Generation
• Maintains engineering database by entering and monitoring project milestone