Data Center Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Key Responsibilities
Lead design and delivery of hyperscale data centers from concept → operations, including standardization of repeatable design
Drive development of both turnkey and core & shell builds, typically 100MW–300MW IT scale
Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal teams, contractors, regulators, customers, and development partners
Own the full lifecycle: test-fit, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover
Review engineering design packages for compliance with applicable codes, environmental requirements, and internal standards
Develop and manage budgets, schedules, risk plans, and delivery milestones
Support/lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants/contractors
Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are embedded across design and delivery
Coordinate with grid operators, utilities, and permitting authorities to secure approvals
Track emerging technologies and evolving standards in the data center market (AI/HPC, cooling, redundancy, etc.)
10+ years in data center design / engineering, including hyperscale campus and building design
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) or Architecture
Electrical redundancy configurations (substation → MV distribution)
Cooling / heat rejection and high-density load strategies
Proven track record delivering large, complex engineering/construction programs
Strong stakeholder management skills (tenants, contractors, AHJs, utilities, internal leadership)
Able to work hybrid (3 days/week) from one of the client’s U.S. hub offices (West Coast preferred)
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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