What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior AI Data Center Site Analyst position at Oxenham Group LLC?
Our client is seeking a bold, detail-obsessed expert to lead the charge in selecting next-gen data center sites built for AI and GPU-intensive workloads. This is a high-stakes, high-impact role where engineering precision meets strategic foresight perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of infrastructure, innovation, and execution. With fast-track potential to executive leadership, you'll be helping our client shape the future of high-performance computing from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
Power Infrastructure: Evaluate electrical capacity, redundancy, energy cost, and utility partnerships.
Cooling & Thermal Management: Assess and plan cooling systems (air, liquid, hybrid) for high-density GPU clusters.
Network Connectivity: Analyze fiber infrastructure, latency, and ISP options; negotiate service agreements.
Scalability & Space Planning: Evaluate space for server expansion, review zoning/building codes, and plan for future AI growth.
Risk & Environmental Assessment: Analyze disaster risks, environmental regulations, and plan for operational disruptions.
Cost & Budgeting: Calculate total cost of ownership (TCO), balancing CapEx and OpEx for long-term viability.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with engineers, architects, utilities, and local governments to align site choices with business goals.
Compliance: Ensure alignment with data center standards, security requirements, and regulatory considerations.
Market Intelligence: Understand local advantages, incentives, talent access, and competitive landscape.
Problem-Solving: Tackle issues like limited power or cooling through creative and scalable solutions.
Qualifications:
5 years in power infrastructure and cooling systems for data centers
3 5 years in risk evaluation, cost analysis, site planning, and network evaluation
Experience with high-density AI/GPU workloads preferred
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with data center standards and compliance regulations
Preferred Experience:
Network infrastructure planning
Environmental and market risk assessment
Site benchmarking and strategic site selection
