Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering - Data Centers
Shape the Future of AI Infrastructure
A rapidly growing infrastructure owner and developer is seeking a Director, Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering to help define the next generation of hyperscale and AI data centers.
Backed by significant institutional capital and investing billions into digital infrastructure, this organization is developing some of the largest and most advanced data center campuses in North America. The company takes a unique owner-operator approach, controlling the full project lifecycle from development and design through construction and long-term operations. As demand for AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, they are expanding their engineering leadership team to drive innovation, scalability, and technical excellence across a growing portfolio of mission-critical facilities.
This is a rare opportunity to join a company at the forefront of the AI infrastructure boom while influencing the engineering standards and design strategy behind large-scale data center campuses.
The Opportunity
The Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering will serve as a technical leader responsible for establishing and evolving mechanical and plumbing design standards across a nationwide portfolio of hyperscale data center developments.
In addition to leading design strategy, this individual will mentor a team of engineers, collaborate closely with development, construction, operations, and procurement teams, and evaluate emerging technologies that improve performance, efficiency, and scalability. The role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, innovation, standardization, and strategic influence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain mechanical and plumbing engineering standards, specifications, and design frameworks across multiple data center projects.
- Lead technical reviews of design deliverables, equipment selections, and consultant work products.
- Drive innovation initiatives, including the evaluation of advanced cooling technologies and infrastructure solutions.
- Establish scalable engineering processes that improve consistency, quality, constructability, and operational performance.
- Partner with cross-functional teams throughout development, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
- Lead value-engineering efforts focused on balancing cost, reliability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
- Standardize commissioning requirements, sequences of operation, and design documentation.
- Support sustainability initiatives by optimizing system performance and resource utilization.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent while fostering technical excellence throughout the organization.
Desired Background
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- PE license preferred.
- 10+ years of experience designing or delivering mission-critical, data center, or other highly complex engineering facilities.
- Deep expertise in mechanical and plumbing systems, including cooling, piping, water distribution, drainage, and supporting infrastructure.
- Experience developing engineering standards and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of design coordination, construction execution, commissioning, and operational requirements.
- Ability to influence technical decisions and communicate effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join an owner/developer directly shaping the future of AI and hyperscale infrastructure.
- Influence engineering strategy across a multi-gigawatt portfolio of mission-critical developments.
- Work on complex projects that push the boundaries of data center design and performance.
- Collaborate with industry leaders across development, engineering, construction, and operations.
- Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and outstanding employee benefits.
- Flexible location options, including remote work.
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