Director, Data Center Engineering
Director, Data Center Engineering
Location: Remote
Industry: Data Center / Critical Infrastructure
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and technically driven Director, Data Center Engineering to lead engineering efforts across greenfield developments and the modification of existing assets. This role serves as the technical cornerstone for project execution-bridging sales strategy, engineering design, permitting, and consultant management.
You will oversee multidisciplinary engineering initiatives and manage architectural and engineering (A&E) consultants through formal design and permitting phases. With a focus on innovation and execution, you'll ensure every data center development is built on a strong, scalable, and compliant technical foundation.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
- Own all engineering efforts related to data center infrastructure, including new builds and expansions.
- Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical (CSME) disciplines to deliver integrated, cost-effective solutions.
- Translate sales and solutions engineering inputs into actionable design programs.
- Validate technical feasibility, cost, and delivery schedules during planning stages.
- Provide technical oversight from site planning through execution to maintain design integrity.
A&E Consultant Management
- Manage A&E consultants from conceptual design through permit sets and construction documentation.
- Act as primary liaison for contractual negotiation and scope coordination under AIA agreements.
- Drive permitting strategy with local authorities and consultants to ensure compliance and entitlement.
- Align technical deliverables with broader project milestones in collaboration with legal, real estate, and construction teams.
About You
- 5-10 years of experience in data center, critical infrastructure, or industrial engineering roles.
- Strong technical background across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Proven experience managing A&E consultants and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects from concept to permit-ready status.
- Familiarity with AIA contracts, permitting processes, and jurisdictional design reviews.
- Ability to integrate engineering strategies into commercial development initiatives.
- Exceptional leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
- Deep knowledge of data center system design, code compliance, and construction integration.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on execution, risk mitigation, and scalable infrastructure design.
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