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Data Center Engineering Design Director – Dallas, TX This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesale provider. This company provides turnkey data center solutions for High Performance Computing (HPC) to custom-fit to the requirements of their client’s ever-changing mission-critical facilities operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world’s largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Data Center Engineering Design who will lead the development and oversight of critical power and mechanical infrastructure design for new and existing data center facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen, leadership skills, and extensive experience in mission-critical environments. You will oversee all aspects of engineering design, guide project teams, interface with stakeholders, and ensure best practices are upheld in quality, performance, and compliance across the project lifecycle.

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 / SMEs, 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

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree or PE/EIT license a plus

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

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.)

Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: gekhdgc9e4f9qrqm5bwh6yp5ke@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate