Director, Solutions Engineering (Electrical)

Related•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Related Digital is seeking a Director of Solutions Engineering to lead client technical engagements through lease execution. This role combines technical precision with strategic leadership to ensure all engagements result in exceptional design quality, project success, and client satisfaction. The Director acts as a technical integrator and decision leader, ensuring that complex electrical engineering provisions are aligned, documented, and actionable across teams and clients. This position reports to the Vice President of Engineering.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience leading strategic technical delivery within data center or mission-critical environments
Deep understanding of data center design, construction, and operations across civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical disciplines
Experience with one-story, two-story, precast, steel and pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) structures in addition to liquid cooling, GPU clusters, and high-density infrastructure for next generation data centers
Demonstrated success in client-facing technical roles, including RFP/RFI responses, presentations, and lease/SLA negotiations
Strong grasp of the data center lifecycle from concept through lease execution and commissioning
Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD/Visio, Bluebeam, and CFD tools
Bachelor's degree in a relevant architectural, engineering or design discipline
Based in or willing to relocate to Dallas TX or New York NY

Responsibilities

Lead client-facing electrical engineering engagements and presentations - serve as the lead in client meetings, coordinating internal SMEs to communicate solutions effectively, deliver briefings and design reviews, and manage client relationships with clarity and confidence
Collaborate and partner with internal Development, Construction, Sales and Operations teams - knowledge of data campus master planning and greenfield site developments, with a focus on power delivery and utility infrastructure
Support all facility types - oversee electrical design and engineering efforts for greenfield builds incorporating next-generation technologies such as liquid-cooled GPU environments, high-density power distribution, and other high-density workload needs and future flexibility
Translate complex client needs into actionable electrical designs and project plans
Develop and negotiate technical lease provisions and SLAs related to power capacity, redundancy, and reliability - integrate lease and SLA discussions into client engagements to ensure clear, consistent, and precise technical terms through execution
Manage cross-functional technical teams across electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering to deliver cohesive, high-quality design solutions
Ensure design and contract governance - oversee the electrical engineering and contracting lifecycle, maintaining alignment with Related Digital standards, technical accuracy, and client objectives
Lead electrical and power infrastructure technical review meetings, framing objectives, decision criteria, and expected outcomes
Facilitate SME presentations, calling on electrical and mechanical technical leads to provide rationale for engineering provisions while maintaining meeting scope and time control
Translate technical language across disciplines and for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring full comprehension and traceability of decisions
Synthesize technical input into clear project recommendations, capturing what was decided, why, and what it impacts across cost, schedule, compliance, and power reliability
Identify cross-discipline integration risks early, particularly around power delivery, cooling, and electrical infrastructure interfaces
Maintain neutrality in technical discussions, guiding consensus and linking engineering outcomes to client priorities and contractual requirements
Document decisions and actions in real time; track follow-ups