Data Center Designer

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Data Center Designer to join our team in a fully remote role supporting the design and documentation of mission-critical data center facilities. This position focuses on design and drafting across all phases of data center projects, including new builds, expansions, and retrofits. The ideal candidate brings strong BIM and CAD expertise, collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, and understands how layout, infrastructure, and performance considerations come together to support reliable, efficient data center operations.

What Will You Do

Design & Drafting

• Develop detailed floor plans, equipment layouts, rack elevations, containment systems, and white space designs.
• Create and update construction documents (CDs) in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM platforms.
• Produce 3D models, visualizations, and design renderings.
• Develop documentation for data hall expansions, new builds, and retrofits.

Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, structural, and network engineering teams.
• Support BIM coordination and clash detection workflows.
• Interpret and integrate vendor cut sheets, equipment requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA guidelines.

Project Support

• Assist in developing scopes of work, design narratives, and basis-of-design documents.
• Participate in design review meetings and coordinate updates across internal teams.
• Provide support during construction, responding to RFIs and field clarification requests.
• Maintain accurate records of design iterations, revisions, and drawing sets.

Operational & Performance Considerations

• Incorporate airflow, cooling, electrical distribution, and redundancy strategies into layouts.
• Ensure proper server rack spacing, hot/cold aisle containment, and cable pathway planning.
• Support energy-efficiency and PUE optimization efforts.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field(Associate degree with strong experience also accepted)
• 3+ years of experience in data center, telecom, mission-critical, or commercial building design.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD (Revit highly preferred).
• Strong understanding of data center equipment and infrastructure such as:
• Racks, PDUs, busways
• CRAH/CRAC units, cooling systems
• UPS, generators, electrical distribution
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Architectural plans
• Mechanical and electrical drawings
• Equipment cut sheets
• Familiarity with industry standards:
• Uptime Institute Tier Levels
• TIA-942
• ASHRAE TC 9.9

Expected compensation includes $75,000-$110,000 annual salary and benefits including medical, vision, and dental benefits, and 401k retirement plan available for eligible employees. Compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as an individual’s education, training, experience, skills, geographic location, seniority, merit, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need.

AAP/EEO Statement: 

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Collaboration, Reliability, Integrity, Passion, and Technology. This S.C.R.I.P.T. is key to our team’s success, allowing everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan with employer match, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.