Data Center Engineering Design Director
On-site · Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Lead and oversee engineering design for data centers, directing electrical and mechanical system design (UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs, generators, liquid cooling); manage design contracts, specifications, and standards; develop greenfield electrical/HVAC concepts and perform power system analyses; mentor engineers; drive project schedules, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment; support site startup, testing, commissioning, and handover; enforce QA/QC standards and best practices; apply system risk analysis and power monitoring data to drive resiliency. Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 7-15+ years in data center engineering with leadership experience, and experience with hyperscale/colocation facilities; familiarity with NEC and industry standards; proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MATLAB, and MS Office; strong communication and program management skills; military veterans with relevant technical experience urged to apply; location: Denver, CO, USA.
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
- Military veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems encouraged to apply
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