Chief Data Center Engineering Manager

Director of Data Center Engineering
Dallas TX (Hybrid)
Direct Hire

Overview

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee the technical direction design oversight and operational performance of mission-critical data center infrastructure.

The Director of Data Center Engineering will lead a team of engineers across mechanical electrical and infrastructure disciplines and serve as the primary engineering authority for data center systems and technical standards. This role will ensure facilities are designed deployed and operated to support high-density compute environments while maintaining the highest levels of reliability efficiency and resiliency.

This position focuses on engineering leadership technical oversight and team management. The role operates in a hybrid capacity but requires regular collaboration with engineering teams operational sites and project partners to ensure infrastructure initiatives are delivered successfully.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of mechanical electrical and infrastructure engineers
Provide technical guidance and engineering oversight across data center infrastructure initiatives
Establish engineering standards design documentation practices and technical best practices
Support engineering teams through design reviews technical problem solving and infrastructure decision-making

Infrastructure Engineering Oversight

Oversee the engineering design and technical implementation of data center infrastructure systems
Ensure facilities are engineered to support high-density compute environments and mission-critical operations
Guide engineering decisions related to electrical systems power distribution cooling infrastructure and thermal management
Ensure infrastructure designs support reliability scalability maintainability and operational efficiency

Design Construction & Commissioning Support

Provide engineering oversight throughout design development construction and commissioning activities
Partner with project teams contractors and engineering consultants to ensure infrastructure systems meet technical standards
Review engineering designs technical specifications and commissioning documentation
Support troubleshooting system validation and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues

Vendor & Technical Partner Collaboration

Work closely with engineering consultants OEM equipment vendors and construction partners
Provide technical input during vendor evaluations and infrastructure solution selection
Ensure engineering deliverables and equipment specifications align with operational and performance requirements

Governance & Compliance

Develop and maintain engineering policies procedures and technical documentation standards
Support quality assurance and commissioning validation processes
Ensure infrastructure systems comply with safety regulations environmental standards and industry best practices

Qualifications

Bachelors or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline
10 years of experience in mission-critical data center engineering infrastructure design or operations environments
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams within complex technical organizations
Strong understanding of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting large-scale data center environments
Familiarity with high-density compute infrastructure and advanced cooling strategies
Understanding of power distribution cooling architecture and facility resiliency within mission-critical environments