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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Solutions Engineer - **Company:** Digital Realty Trust, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Microsoft PowerPoint, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), High Performance Computing, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/58842156-sr-solutions-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 3-5 years of experience in a B2B sales engineering or design environment, preferably within data centers, telecom, networking, or high-tech facilities. Technical Expertise * Proven experience designing high-density data center solutions, including power, cooling, airflow, and space optimization. * Familiarity with AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, including GPUs and specialized processors. * Knowledge of liquid cooling technologies and industry best practices. * Strong understanding of data center power distribution, UPS systems, and electrical standards. * Strong understanding of network architecture, fiber optics, and connectivity solutions. * Working knowledge of physical and cyber data center security principles. * Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, or similar (CFD modeling experience preferred). * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat. ## Description Join the world's leading data center experts and help design infrastructure solutions for some of the most innovative customers on the planet. As a Solutions Engineer, you will play a critical role in the pre-sales process by providing technical expertise and designing tailored data center solutions that meet customer requirements for space, power, cooling, and connectivity. Acting as a site-specific Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned campuses or buildings, you will collaborate closely with Sales, Regional Strategic Account Solutions Engineers, Design Engineering, Operations, Portfolio Management, and Design & Construction teams to drive successful outcomes-from initial customer engagement through seamless handoff to implementation. This role blends customer-facing engagement, technical design excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver optimized, scalable solutions aligned with customer needs and company standards. What you'll do Customer Engagement & Pre-Sales Support * Engage with customers to understand business objectives, technical requirements, and operational challenges. * Conduct site surveys, assessments, and onsite due diligence to gather detailed infrastructure and whitespace requirements. * Support customer RFPs, RFIs, and technical due diligence activities with a focus on site-specific solutions. * Present solutions to customers through technical presentations, workshops, demos, and site visits, clearly articulating features, benefits, and competitive advantages. * Provide technical expertise during customer tours and solution presentations. Solution Design & Engineering * Design customized data center solutions optimizing space, power, cooling, airflow, connectivity, telecoms, security, office, and storage as applicable. * Act as the local SME for assigned campuses, including whitespace design, inventory, pathways, connectivity, and capacity management. * Develop detailed technical documentation, proposals, and Scopes of Work (SOW) including clarifications and risk considerations, in collaboration with Regional Design Engineers, and Asset management. * Perform Service Order reviews and cost validation activities to ensure accuracy and alignment with customer requirements. Commercial & Cross-Functional Collaboration * Obtain pricing and delivery timelines by issuing Sales Engineering Pricing Requests (SEPRs) to Design, Engineering & Construction (DE&C) teams as required. * Support sales forecasting, pipeline development, and market analysis efforts. * Facilitate smooth transitions from sales to implementation by ensuring technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness of handoff documentation. Market & Product Insight * Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data center design through ongoing training and certifications. * Serve as an asset and market expert, relaying insights to Product Management, Asset Management, Global Design, and Advanced Engineering teams. * Gather and communicate customer and sales feedback to support continuous improvement of products, solutions, and go-to-market strategies. * ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)