Hi! I'm Paul, a third-year technical systems planner, and I'd like to give you a brief overview of my day-to-day work at the Data Center Group. In my job, I plan and design technical systems – from server layout and cooling to power supply.
My week begins with a team meeting where we go through the projects and assign tasks. After that, I work on technical drawings and plans, often using CAD (computer-aided design) and BIM (building information modeling) software. An important part of my work involves calculations, for example, to determine the dimensions of switchgear. This ensures that the systems in the data center are perfectly coordinated.
From time to time, I attend meetings with customers or visit construction sites. This allows me to learn about their requirements and practice dealing with them. At the end of the day, I document my progress and discuss it with my trainer, who gives me valuable tips. The job is exciting and varied – perfect for anyone who loves technology and is interested in complex systems!
School days are the perfect complement to practical training and help me build up technical knowledge for my career.
A large part of the lessons focus on electrical engineering basics, such as circuits, circuit diagrams, and safety regulations. We learn how to plan and calculate electrical systems – this is particularly exciting because it forms the basis for our practical work. In addition to technology, we also have social studies lessons, which are important for learning about our rights and obligations as employees.
Overall, vocational school shows me how important a solid theoretical foundation is for practical work, and it prepares me step by step for my future career as a technical system planner. For almost a year now, DCG has been offering me the opportunity to further my personal and professional development. In January 2024, I started a distance learning course in electrical engineering. In this field of study for a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, I am preparing myself for a deeper insight into electrical engineering and planning. In the course, I am learning a lot about theoretical mathematics and physics. Everything is covered, from small circuits to the calculation of masses and velocities to the calculation of matrices and vectors.
The program lasts six years, as the daily workload is halved. This reduces the workload, but two to four hours a day is still a considerable amount of time. However, so far I have only seen advantages to studying. I would recommend it to anyone, as long as they are committed and interested in the subject.
Yours, Paul
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