Data Center Engineering Design Director
On-site · Dallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Data Center Engineering Design Director in Dallas, TX responsible for leading electrical and mechanical infrastructure design for data center facilities (UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs, generators, liquid cooling, etc.), directing design contracts and standards, developing greenfield electrical/HVAC concepts, mentoring engineers, managing schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality, performance, and compliance across projects. Requires leadership experience, strong communication and PM skills, familiarity with NEC/building codes, and hands-on experience with hyperscale data center design and construction. Also drives design improvements, change management, and commissioning/support through turnover; seeks candidates with a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or PE/EIT a plus) and 7-15+ years in the field.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- 7-15+ years of experience in data center engineering
- 3+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity
- Experience at an MEP Consulting, A/E, or engineering firm
- 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 AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MATLAB, MS Office Suite
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders
- Military veterans with technical electrical/mechanical experience encouraged to apply
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