Data Center Design Engineer, Electrical - Industrial ComputeActive$360K–$530K

The opportunity

OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. This team is central to this mission, setting the core infra strategy and implementing this vision.

What you'll do

  • Oversee building and MEP design, operation, and maintenance, including: reviewing building and MEP drawings and proposals across all project phases.

  • Lead operational activities for large-scale data center campuses, from early: design phases through delivery and daily operation.

  • Operate and maintain critical data center facilities and equipment, ensuring reliability and performance.

  • Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical: equipment, such as generators, UPS, chillers, and CDUs.

  • Provide technical expertise on all aspects of data center building,: equipment, and operational systems, ensuring alignment with best practices.

  • Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, networking, and construction: systems into overall data center design and operation.

What they're looking for

  • Contribute to developing data center operational workflows from design: requirements through commissioning, pilot testing, and deployment readiness.
  • Contribute to data center operations projects (hardware and software: readiness) from planning through deployment.
  • Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring alignment with: industry best practices and standards.
  • Select and manage external contractors and consultants and foster strong vendor relationships.