Data Center Engineering Design Director

Data Center Engineering Design Director - Denver, COWe are seeking an experienced Director of Data Center Engineering Design who will lead the development and oversight of critical power and mechanical infrastructure design for new and existing data center facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen, leadership skills, and extensive experience in mission-critical environments. You will oversee all aspects of engineering design, guide project teams, interface with stakeholders, and ensure best practices are upheld in quality, performance, and compliance across the project lifecycle.This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesale provider. This company provides turnkey data center solutions for High Performance Computing (HPC) to custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facility's operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.Responsibilities:Lead and manage engineering design projects for small to large scale data centers, focusing on electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs, generators, liquid cooling, etc.)Direct the development, review, and maintenance of design contracts, specifications, and standardsDevelop greenfield data center concepts including electrical system designs, HVAC and cooling loads, and perform power system analysisMentor and guide engineers and subject matter experts / SME's, providing strategic and technical leadershipManage engineering schedules and project timelines to ensure timely deliveryFacilitate the design process, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with standards, codes, and client requirementsProvide constructability reviews and cost/schedule feedback throughout design and constructionCollaborate with business development, product, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, and operations teams to ensure cross-functional alignmentLead design-related change management, tracking RFIs, change requests, and ensuring resolutionSupport site startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes; represent design during factory witness testing and operational handoverDevelop and enforce engineering best practices, QA/QC standards, and compliance measuresConduct lessons learned reviews and incorporate feedback into design standardsDrive design improvement and resiliency efforts using system risk analysis and power monitoring dataQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required; Master's degree or PE/EIT license a plus7-15+ years of experience in data center engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership or managerial capacityPrevious experience at an MEP Consulting, A/E, or engineering firm is a mustDeep understanding of critical MEP infrastructure, operational handover, and commissioning processesExperience with hyperscale and colocation data center design and constructionFamiliarity with NEC, building codes, industry standards, and data center best practicesStrong proficiency in engineering tools and platforms: AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MATLAB, MS Office Suite, etc.Skilled in root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and operations documentation developmentExceptional communication, organizational, and project management skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholdersMilitary veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems highly encouraged to apply (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army Power Generation, Air Force Power Production, etc.)