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Nscale is taking on the hyperscalers by building a vertically integrated cloud built for AI. We own the data centres, software, and applications that power today's AI stack using sustainable technology solutions. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency.
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Design Lead
We are seeking an experienced Design Lead to lead the development and delivery of data-centre design across Korea. This role will provide technical spearheading from early site evaluation and concept design through detailed design, construction support, commissioning and handover.
Reporting to the Director of Design & Engineering, APAC, you will work closely with development, construction, operations, commercial and external consultant teams to deliver scalable, resilient, efficient and commercially viable data-centre capacity across the region.
Role will be based in Gumi, Korea
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the end-to-end design of new-build, expansion and retrofit data centre projects across APAC, covering concept, schematic, detailed design, construction documentation and design handover
Establish technical design strategies, standards and design criteria for critical infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, fire/life safety, civil and structural systems
Ensure designs meet availability, resilience, security, scalability, energy-efficiency and sustainability objectives, while aligning with business, customer and regulatory requirements
Lead and manage external design consultants, architects, engineers and specialist vendors; ensure quality, timeliness and cost-effective delivery of design packages
Review designs, technical submittals, specifications, drawings and calculations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and internal design guidelines
Partner with site selection, development and commercial teams to assess potential sites, utility capacity, planning constraints, constructability, programme and cost risks
Work closely with construction and project management teams to resolve technical issues during delivery, support design change control and manage consultant performance
Partner with commissioning and operations teams to ensure designs are operable, maintainable and ready for effective handover
Drive design optimisation, value engineering and lessons learned across the regional portfolio without compromising critical-system reliability or customer commitments
Build, maintain and continuously improve APAC design standards, reference designs, technical specifications and engineering governance processes
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design engineers and project teams across the region
Support technical due diligence, customer technical discussions and executive updates as required.
About You
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural or Building Services Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent
Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in mission-critical facilities, data centres, industrial facilities, semiconductor, healthcare or other complex infrastructure environments
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary design for large-scale data-centre developments from concept through construction and handover
Strong technical understanding of data-centre electrical and mechanical systems, including MV/LV distribution, generators, UPS, cooling systems, BMS/EPMS, controls and fire/life-safety systems
Familiarity with data centre design standards and industry practices, such as Uptime Institute, TIA-942, EN 50600, ASHRAE and relevant local standards
Proven ability to manage consultants, technical design reviews,…