Director of Design & Engineering, Data Centers
About The Position
SF Compute’s Development Team is actively deploying large GPU clusters into colocation facilities and greenfield builds. The Director of Design & Engineering will be focused on the creation and validation of electrical, mechanical and architectural design for sites ranging from 1MW to 1GW+. This role will be an integral part of efforts including site validation, conceptual design, scoping bills of materials, and interfacing with external partners in the A&E and EPC space. The Director of Design and Engineering will work closely with internal construction, procurement and hardware teams to collectively design and deliver projects from 0 -> 1. This role is based at SF Compute’s headquarters in San Francisco with some travel required. All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of prior data center projects.
Requirements
- You have 8+ years of experience designing and architecting data center projects, with a focus on MEP infrastructure
- You hold a current and active Professional Engineering (PE) license
- You have experience value engineering design trade-off’s, and managing third-party A&E firms to guide the design phase of projects
- You work well with colleagues on the construction, procurement, and commercial sides of the company to understand supply chain considerations and financial implications of design decisions
- You excel at client communication and relationship management, ensuring client specifications are met, if not exceeded, and that end users are satisfied with the product once completed
- You are experienced in the creation and revision of electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams, architectural layouts, CFD analysis, AutoCAD and other BIM/VDC programs
- You are experienced with hyperscale client requirements and specifications, including national and local codes
- You are experienced with modular, prefabricated, and off-site assembly design and construction
Nice To Haves
- You have experience with high-density liquid cooling systems, including direct liquid cooling (DLC), coolant distribution units (CDUs), and large HVAC systems
- You have experience with medium and high-voltage utility infrastructure, including on-site substations and LV power distribution systems
- You understand DCIM platforms, BMS/BAS architecture, and controls integration for mission-critical facilities
- You have worked within EPC or design-build contract structures on the owner's side, particularly on fast-track programs where construction and design run concurrently
- You have built or standardized design playbooks, reference architectures, or basis-of-design templates from scratch at a growing company
- You hold additional credentials and relevant certifications
Benefits
- Generous equity grant
- Team members are offered a competitive salary along with equity in the company
- Visa Sponsorships
- Yes, we sponsor visas and work permits
- We match 401(k) plans up to 4%
- We offer competitive medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and dependents and cover 100% of premiums
- We offer unlimited paid time off as well as 10+ observed holidays
- We offer biological, adoptive, and foster parents paid time off to spend quality time with family
- We cover lunch daily for employees
- You can buy as many books for the office as you want
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
