Vice President of Engineering

VP of Engineering – Data Center Design & Construction Location: Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA (Open to relocation) Working Structure: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on-site (Flexible with work-life balance) Compensation: $220k – $260k Base + Project-Based Bonuses (Up to 70% of Base comp) We have partnered with a Premier Southwest Real Estate Developer currently scaling to meet a massive surge in their data center portfolio. Backed by a multi-billion dollar institutional parent company, this firm operates with a lean, efficient team of 50+ people. They are at a significant growth point, currently delivering a flagship hyperscale site. They are seeking a vision-driven VP of Engineering to serve as the ultimate technical authority across all engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, structural, and controls) and scale their infrastructure roadmap. If you are an elite engineering executive who has transitioned from Tier-1 design firms or major developers into a holistic leadership role, someone who can command a room of Fortune 100 executives, build a world-class engineering function, and help deploy a $7B portfolio—this is your next move. As the VP of Engineering you are the chief architect of the engineering strategy, ensuring scalability, innovation, and execution excellence across the entire $7B portfolio: Multidisciplinary Strategic Leadership: Serve as the executive authority over all engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, and BMS/Controls), ensuring a unified, cohesive design strategy for all hyperscale and colocation projects. Global Design & Standard Optimization: Own, refine, and scale the company’s prototype designs and Basis of Design (BOD). Drive innovation in high-density cooling (liquid cooling/AI-ready architecture) and next-generation power topologies. External Ecosystem Governance: Select, contract, and hold accountable external Tier-1 MEP consultants, commissioning agents, and equipment vendors. Elevate the standards of delivery and ensure strict alignment with cost, schedule, and reliability targets. Executive Technical Authority: Serve as the face of engineering in high-stakes negotiations with Fortune 100 hyperscale clients, joint-venture partners, and utility executives, translating complex engineering risks into clear business and financial decisions. Departmental Scaling & Mentorship: Build, mentor, and lead an internal, lean team of specialized engineers as the portfolio expands, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving. Lifecycle Risk & Grid Strategy: Partner with the land acquisition and development teams during early-stage due diligence to evaluate grid capacity, water availability, and environmental risks before site entitlement. What We Are Looking For Experience: 8+ years of experience in Mission Critical / Data Center infrastructure design and construction, with at least 2+ years in a dedicated executive or director-level leadership role. Pedigree: A proven track record of leadership within top-tier mission-critical engineering firms, major Data Center Developers, or hyperscale cloud providers. Technical Breadth: While a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is expected, you must possess a comprehensive understanding of how electrical distribution, high-density cooling systems, and structural dynamics integrate. Qualifications: B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred. Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to influence C-suite stakeholders, navigate complex client dynamics, and make definitive pivot-point decisions under pressure. Location: Ideally Dallas or Atlanta based. This is a confidential search for a well known developer that deliver iconic campuses for the world’s largest financial and tech institutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr GS2 | B Corp™