We are expanding our professional services team in Uganda and looking for a Data Centre Facilities Engineer / Data Center Facility Specialist to take ownership of our infrastructure architecture and layout designs.

This role focuses on end-to-end design planning, system integration, and capacity optimization for high-availability facilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Formulate the comprehensive physical architecture and spatial layouts for facility projects, structuring equipment zones, spatial distribution and structural workflows to align with TIA-942 and GB 50174 standards
2. Direct the engineering design for critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure, including continuous power supplies (UPS), power distribution frameworks, backup generators, HVAC systems, and airflow management.
3. Produce precise technical design packages, including schematic construction drawings, comprehensive equipment specifications, detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and deployment proposals.
4. Partner with architectural, fire protection, and structural engineering teams to map out pathway integrations, manage load-bearing requirements, and resolve spatial or layout conflicts.
5. Calculate long-term power, climate control, and connectivity requirements based on capacity forecasts to meet specified Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) targets and redundancy parameters.
6. Provide remote and localized technical oversight during initial site assessments, mock load testing, equipment commissioning, and structural implementation phases.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation or similar
• +5 years of dedicated experience designing large-scale facilities or managing complex MEP engineering projects, with preference for full-lifecycle design on installations supporting over 1,000 racks.
• Deep knowledge of data center international standards (TIA-942, GB 50174, Uptime Institute Tier topologies).
• High proficiency using AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and specialized engineering calculation tools; experience managing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation modeling is an advantage.
• Practical familiarity with medium-voltage generation plants, heavy-duty UPS systems, high-voltage DC distribution, and advanced cooling technologies (free cooling and liquid cooling systems).
• Professional certifications such as Registered Professional Engineer (PE/CEng), Uptime Institute ATD, CDCP, or LEED AP are highly advantageous.
• Ability to travel for site reviews and collaborate effectively with diverse engineering disciplines under tight schedules.

*** Preference will be given to locals and permanent residents in Uganda***