Electrical Engineer/Designer

DCCF skills

The DCCF, or Data Center Competence Framework, is an international technical framework containing guidelines that data center employees must comply with. This ranges from skills and responsibilities to qualifications. In this way, no ambiguities can arise for both the employee and the employer.

Skills Electrical Engineer

• Designs the power infrastructure (e.g., transformers, switchgear, grounding, circuit breakers, UPS, PDUs, etc.) on both the supply and distribution sides.
• Develops detailed electrical distribution diagrams and specifications with power calculations and layouts to meet customer requirements (current and future) in accordance with local electrical code and industry requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to train Customer Facility Engineer personnel on the safe and optimal electrical operation of the facility.
• Supports, advises and substantiates the specialist content to contribute to the data center design (architect).

Main tasks

• Drawing electrical diagrams (single lines, etc.).
• Define and execute electrical design (specifications and calculations).
• Comparing electrical data center networks with regulations and standards.
• Choosing materials and equipment for the electrical infrastructure.
• Supervising and preparing the roll-out of new electrical installations.
• Advising and supporting electrical changes, adjustments and extensions.
• Failure analysis and testing management.
• Can use best practices and new technologies.

Deliverables

Accountable

• Power infrastructure design

Responsible:

• Electrical distribution diagram
• Electrical distribution specification and calculation

Contributor:

• Project Management

Qualifications and Competencies

DC-competency (From DCCF©)

See the competence framework for clarification.

KPI area – Efficiency and effectiveness of electrical design and engineering

EPI-DC Framework© Disciplines

EPI courses required;

Added value;