About the role
About the role
The Pre Sales Data Center Solutions Engineer reports to the VP of Solutions Engineering and plays a key role in evaluating, designing, and implementing data center technical solutions for construction-based projects for primarily our prospective Hyperscale customers.
This role supports opportunities driven by RFPs/RFIs and direct client engagement, partnering closely with Sales and working collaboratively with Engineering, Product Delivery, Operations and Marketing to deliver accurate, compelling, and technically sound responses and proposals.
What you'll do Design, develop, and
support the
implementation of Data Center solutions
aligned with
customer technical and business
requirements.
Lead and engage in internal response teams to review,
evaluate
and address customer requirements for RFP and RFI
submissions. Support
implementation and construction teams
to ensure
timely
delivery of customer contractual commitments.
Contribute technical content for sales presentation, industry events, publication, and digital
platform
in partnership with Prime Marketing team.
Travel to company sites and OEM facilities to
facilitate
strong relationships between the company and site contractors and suppliers
Collect, manage, and update, internal library of RFP questions/answers and specification documents that are
regularly used
for response documents Contribute to and manage PowerPoint documents for Sales Engineering-specific subject matter Maintain
Salesforce
list of available capacity/footprint at existing company facilities Maintain a
Salesforce
list of potential development properties and acquisitions, and the status of each
Self-paced training to gain knowledge of MEP systems, civil and structural engineering, architecture, and commissioning as they result to data center development
Self-paced training to gain knowledge on facility BMS/EPMS/DCIM systems and security operational process and policy
Coordinate with company procurement specialist to summarize
anticipated
vs.
required
vs. ordered OFCI equipment, and impacts to current sales opportunities and/or site developments Monitor
TFO
project costs and schedule against contractual commitments
Attend regular Development status meetings and provide weekly summary of progress and issues to Sales to align on business objectives
Work with design team to understand category spend management opportunities, supply
market
and commodity trends, typical KPI’s for designers,
contractors
and professional service providers Help develop RFP packages for
TFO
- design and contracting services and help coordinate competitive sourcing events to ensure structuring of commercial value, risk mitigation, and performances requirements are secured in a contract to protect the company’s interests Coordinate
- with procurement team to
- anticipate
needs of various projects to ensure ordering of OFCI equipment for just-in-time delivery to meet company timelines
Obtain OFCI equipment submittals to support the design, specification, and process approval for each assigned project as needed
Qualifications Bachelor’s
degree,
preference
in a
science-related field
such as Computer
Science,
Information
Technology or
- Engineering.
- Relevant technical Military Service experience will also be considered. 5+ years of experience in
- data
- center
- solution
- design or
- a
- related
- engineering
- role Excellent communication and client-facing skills. Strong understanding of
- data
- center
- design, construction, and implementation practices. High
- proficiency
- with
Microsoft
- Word,
- Excel,
- PowerPoint,
SharePoint
- and
- Teams Proficiency
- in AutoCAD/Visio/Bluebeam
- is a
- plus Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, both in-person and remotely Highly
- self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing deliverables (customer-facing and internal) Ability to travel as needed (moderate travel expected) Benefits Competitive salary range with a quarterly-based project bonus and an annualized performance bonus program 401k up to a 4% employer match with is fully vested upon enrollment
- 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability Paid Time Off + Sick time Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. #LI-Remote
About Prime Data Centers
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.