Senior Project Engineer, NA

Senior Project Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, NA to join the Design Engineering team, supporting the delivery of high-performance, mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role is responsible for leading the full design lifecycle across new developments and existing facilities, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and alignment with business, customer, and operational requirements.

The Design Manager serves as a central technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Solutions Engineering, EH&S, New Site Development, Construction, Sustainability, Automation & Controls, Security, IT, and Operations. This role also leads regional change management efforts, drives continuous improvement through lessons learned, and ensures design decisions balance capital efficiency, operational performance, and long-term sustainability.

*Position is On-Site in Port Washington, WI

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of design packages, standards, and technical specifications to ensure system reliability and consistency.

• Own early design baseline development and ensure alignment with lease agreements, customer requirements, and internal standards.

• Guide internal and external design teams, fostering collaboration aligned with project objectives, sustainability targets, and delivery schedules.

• Attend assigned project sites regularly to monitor design execution and track RFIs, deviations, and change requests.

• Serve as the technical lead for client and internal stakeholder engagements, including leading technical meetings and design reviews.

• Provide regular, detailed updates on design progress, risks, blockers, and priorities to internal leadership and external partners.

• Support procurement and project leadership in the selection and management of regional design partners and contractors.

• Oversee contract execution and Value Engineering (VE) initiatives in collaboration with the General Contractor and Engineer of Record.

• Drive continuous improvement by developing and refining design, procurement, and construction processes.

• Anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks related to design quality and engineering execution.

• Lead benchmarking initiatives to ensure regional alignment and best-practice adoption.

• Lead on-site support for Change Management / REACH processes across engineering disciplines, ensuring effective implementation and reporting.

• Conduct regular design team meetings to provide feedback, alignment, and issue resolution.

• Facilitate Lessons Learned sessions and ensure insights are captured and implemented across projects and regions.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent experience, including military service or exceptional training, may be considered.

• 3+ years of experience in data center design management or equivalent technical leadership roles; 5+ years preferred.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

• Proficiency in data center design and familiarity with North American construction markets preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of critical power and cooling infrastructure systems.

• Familiarity with applicable building codes, fire ordinances, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation standards.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Travel is expected to be approximately 1530% and may increase as business needs evolve.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program that includes company match, and many additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.