Director, Data Center Engineering
About the Role
This is a high-impact leadership position with a rapidly growing digital infrastructure firm that is shaping the future of hyperscale and high-performance computing facilities. The Director of Data Center Engineering will serve as the technical cornerstone for major development projects-bridging strategy, design, permitting, and execution. You'll lead engineering efforts for both greenfield developments and complex modifications of existing assets, ensuring every facility is built on a scalable, compliant, and innovative foundation.
Why This Firm?
- Backed by significant capital and a robust development pipeline, the company is positioned at the forefront of next-generation data center solutions.
- Offers full lifecycle involvement-from early-stage planning to commissioning-giving you influence over design integrity and technical standards.
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies supporting AI, cloud, and mission-critical workloads.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale projects with multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading consultants.
Key Responsibilities
- Own all engineering efforts for data center infrastructure across new developments and expansions.
- Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to deliver integrated, cost-effective solutions.
- Translate strategic inputs into actionable design programs and validate feasibility, cost, and timelines.
- Provide technical oversight from site planning through execution to maintain design integrity.
- Manage architectural and engineering consultants through conceptual design, permitting, and construction documentation.
- Drive permitting strategies and ensure compliance with local codes and regulatory requirements.
- Interface with legal, real estate, and construction teams to align technical deliverables with broader project milestones.
About You
- 5-10 years of experience in data center, critical infrastructure, or industrial engineering roles.
- Strong technical foundation across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Proven experience managing A&E consultants and delivering large-scale projects from concept to build-ready status.
- Familiarity with AIA contracts, permitting processes, and jurisdictional reviews.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on execution, risk mitigation, and scalable design.
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