Data Center Engineering Design Director

Pkaza • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Data Center Engineering Design Director - Austin, TX This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations facilities supporting Enterprise Clients and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

Requirements

• 7-15+ years of experience in data center engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity
• Previous experience at an MEP Consulting, A/E, or engineering firm is a must
• Deep understanding of critical MEP infrastructure, operational handover, and commissioning processes
• Experience with hyperscale and colocation data center design and construction
• Familiarity with NEC, building codes, industry standards, and data center best practices
• Strong proficiency in engineering tools and platforms: AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MATLAB, MS Office Suite, etc.
• Skilled in root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and operations documentation development
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering a big plus
• PE / EIT license a plus
• Military veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems highly encouraged to apply (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army Power Generation, Air Force Power Production, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design projects for small to large scale data centers, focusing on electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs, generators, liquid cooling, etc.)
• Direct the development, review, and maintenance of design contracts, specifications, and standards
• Develop greenfield data center concepts including electrical system designs, HVAC and cooling loads, and perform power system analysis
• Mentor and guide engineers and subject matter experts / SME's, providing strategic and technical leadership
• Manage engineering schedules and project timelines to ensure timely delivery
• Facilitate the design process, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with standards, codes, and client requirements
• Provide constructability reviews and cost/schedule feedback throughout design and construction
• Collaborate with business development, product, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, and operations teams to ensure cross-functional alignment
• Lead design-related change management, tracking RFIs, change requests, and ensuring resolution
• Support site startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes; represent design during factory witness testing and operational handover
• Develop and enforce engineering best practices, QA/QC standards, and compliance measures
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and incorporate feedback into design standards
• Drive design improvement and resiliency efforts using system risk analysis and power monitoring data

Benefits

• competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance
• a 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director