Director of Data Center Engineering

Targeting a Senior Director-level hire. Likely title will become Senior Director, Data Center Engineering or potentially Design Center Engineering. This will be a highly technical, owner-side engineering leadership position. The person will serve as one of the company’s primary engineering and design authorities. Will represent the company in technical/design conversations with: Clients and tenants Design-build partners Engineering firms Outside consultants Will work closely alongside the projects/construction organization with joint ownership of certain technical decisions. This person is joining a team that is still being built. They need someone comfortable building the function rather than inheriting an established organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field * 10+ years of experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, utility, or large-scale infrastructure projects * Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering and design activities * Strong understanding of site development, utility infrastructure, and integrated facility design * Experience managing engineering consultants and technical stakeholders * Ability to review engineering drawings, technical reports, and infrastructure studies * Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting AI, hyperscale, HPC, mission-critical, or data center environments * Civil engineering or infrastructure development background preferred * Experience supporting Basis of Design (BoD), design integration, and constructability reviews * PE, RA, PMP, or similar professional certification preferred * Experience supporting owner-side development or infrastructure delivery organizations * Lead review and coordination of engineering and design deliverables across multiple AI data center projects * Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, utility, and network infrastructure disciplines * Manage external engineering and design consultants * Support development and enforcement of Basis of Design (BoD) standards * Review technical studies, engineering reports, drawings, and consultant recommendations * Identify design risks, constructability concerns, and integration issues early in the project lifecycle * Support utility coordination, path-to-power planning, and site infrastructure readiness * Partner with Development, Construction, Power, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between design intent and deployment objectives * Drive consistency and standardization across multiple site deployments * Provide technical recommendations and updates to project and executive leadership