Critical Infrastructure Architecture & Standards Engineer, Senior

Company DescriptionZayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.The Critical Infrastructure Architecture & Standards Engineer II develops, evaluates, and implements engineering standards for Zayo’s Data Center and Point of Presence (PoP) critical infrastructure.This role owns engineering documentation, design guidelines, specifications, and tools that promote safe, reliable, consistent, and efficient infrastructure deployments. The engineer evaluates emerging technologies, leads testing and qualification of new equipment, collaborates with vendors and internal teams, and develops infrastructure designs for power, cooling, monitoring, and other critical infrastructure systems.Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and improve engineering standards, best practices, design guidelines, specifications, and implementation methods for Data Center and PoP critical infrastructure. Develop standard PoP layouts, infrastructure designs, power configurations, equipment specifications, templates, and related engineering documentation. Lead evaluation and testing of new critical infrastructure equipment, technologies, firmware, software, and engineering methods. Qualify new products and collaborate with vendors to ensure solutions meet Zayo engineering and operational requirements. Develop and improve capacity-planning tools and methodologies for UPS, DC power, battery, power conversion, and HVAC/cooling systems. Evaluate technologies and solutions that improve infrastructure reliability, resiliency, capacity, efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness. Develop infrastructure designs for new Data Centers, PoPs, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades. Perform technical design and quality-control reviews to verify implementations align with approved designs and Zayo standards. Analyze and resolve recurring or complex infrastructure issues and incorporate lessons learned into standards and best practices. Provide technical guidance and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Network Planning, Construction, and vendors on infrastructure and technology deployments. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in Data Center, telecommunications, critical facilities, or similar critical infrastructure environments. Qualifications Strong working knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, DC power, batteries, generators, HVAC/cooling, fire protection, and infrastructure monitoring. Experience evaluating, testing, qualifying, and implementing critical infrastructure products, technologies, tools, or systems. Working knowledge of BMS/EMS or similar infrastructure monitoring and control systems. Ability to develop and review engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, calculations, and technical documentation. Experience with infrastructure capacity management for power, backup power, batteries, cooling, and environmental systems. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical issues, develop solutions, and communicate engineering recommendations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of applicable Data Center and telecommunications standards and practices, including TIA, BICSI, ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, and IEEE. Experience leading laboratory or field testing and qualification of critical infrastructure equipment. Experience working directly with equipment manufacturers and vendors on product development, evaluation, and qualification. Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools. Relevant Data Center, electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, or critical facilities certifications or technical training. Expectations Work independently and collaboratively across technical, operational, construction, planning, and vendor teams. Balance long-term engineering priorities with short-term project and operational needs. Influence technical decisions through sound engineering analysis, recommendations, and effective communication. Apply strong engineering judgment, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset. Take ownership of assigned standards, designs, technology evaluations, and engineering solutions while providing technical guidan