• Design whitespace layouts including rack placement, aisle configuration, equipment density, and airflow strategy • Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to integrate power distribution and cooling infrastructure into whitespace environments • Optimize whitespace designs for capacity, scalability, redundancy, airflow performance, and energy efficiency • Coordinate with network and cloud teams to ensure structured cabling, connectivity, and fiber management meet performance requirements • Validate redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N) and ensure designs align with SLA requirements • Ensure whitespace designs comply with industry standards including TIA-942, Uptime Institute guidelines, ASHRAE recommendations, and applicable codes • Apply local building codes, safety regulations, and company design policies • Develop CAD/BIM drawings, schematics, and 3D models of whitespace environments • Create capacity planning models to forecast growth, utilization, and infrastructure scaling • Maintain technical documentation supporting operations, maintenance, and audit requirements • Support construction, installation, commissioning, and deployment activities for new data center environments • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and site inspections • Provide technical guidance to internal teams, contractors, and external partners • Evaluate new technologies, modular designs, and industry best practices to improve performance and efficiency • Conduct post-occupancy evaluations to validate design outcomes and identify improvements