Pkaza-posted 6 days ago
Full-time • Director
Austin, TX

Data Center Engineering Design Director - Austin, TX This position is also available in: Dallas TX, Denver CO, Ashburn VA, San Jose CA, or in Phoenix AZ 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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.)
  • competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance
  • a 401(k) plan
  • EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V
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