Director, MEP & Electrical Infrastructure, Bell AI Fabric

Bell; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision and mental health benefits

35% employee discount

Job summary

Bell is seeking a Director, MEP & Electrical Infrastructure to lead the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy infrastructure programs for its national data centre portfolio. You will shape design standards, drive scalable solutions, and oversee power generation, substations, and high-density cooling across sites.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in engineering, P.Eng. preferred, 15+ years of leadership in large-scale projects, and strong governance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (P.Eng. preferred).
• 15+ years leading large-scale MEP, electrical infra, or hyperscale data centre programs.
• Experience with gas-fired generation facilities and energy infra is a plus.
• Strong governance, standards development, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise-wide MEP and Electrical Infrastructure strategy across Bell AI Fabric's data centre portfolio.
• Define standards, design bases, and governance frameworks for multiple sites.
• Lead planning and execution of electrical infrastructure programs including HV/MV systems and substations.
• Oversee energy strategies, interconnections, and commissioning/playbook development.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Program leadership

Budget management

Regulatory engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Req Id: 432861

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting‑edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise‑scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

Bell’s AI Fabric initiative is pioneering a secure, sovereign AI compute network across Canada. This transformative portfolio includes seven large-scale, high-density data centres, anchored by a 500 MW British Columbia supercluster and a future 1.2GW flagship site in Regina, Saskatchewan.

As Director, MEP & Electrical Infrastructure, you will provide strategic leadership for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, power generation, and utility infrastructure programs that underpin Bell AI Fabric's national data centre platform. This role combines portfolio‑level MEP governance with ownership of the electrical infrastructure ecosystem, including power generation, transmission interconnections, substations, distribution networks, backup power systems, and high‑density cooling infrastructure.

You will establish the standards, delivery frameworks, procurement strategies, and technical governance that every site inherits and executes against. Working across engineering, construction, utilities, regulators, OEMs, and executive leadership, you will ensure the AI Fabric portfolio delivers scalable, resilient, and mission‑critical infrastructure capable of supporting Canada's next generation of AI compute capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Own the enterprise‑wide MEP and Electrical Infrastructure strategy across Bell AI Fabric's national data centre portfolio.


• Establish standardized design bases, engineering specifications, technical standards, governance frameworks, and delivery playbooks across all sites.


• Drive consistency, repeatability, scalability, and continuous improvement across multiple concurrent data centre developments.


• Build and scale the MEP and Electrical Infrastructure leadership function as the program expands nationally.

Electrical Infrastructure & Energy Systems

• Lead planning and execution of major electrical infrastructure programs supporting large‑scale AI and data centre operations.


• Establish technical requirements and design standards for HV and MV electrical systems, substations, switchyards, distribution networks, and critical power systems.


• Oversee development of gas‑fired generation assets, utility interconnections, backup power systems, and grid‑connected energy infrastructure.


• Lead utility negotiations, transmission access discussions, capacity planning, and interconnection agreements.


• Develop long‑term energy strategies to support portfolio growth while ensuring reliability, resilience, and operational continuity.


• Evaluate and integrate emerging energy technologies including battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, distributed generation, and grid modernization solutions.

MEP Engineering & Infrastructure Delivery

• Define and govern MEP standards for power distribution, UPS systems, generators, cooling plants, chilled water systems, controls, and high‑density/liquid cooling technologies.


• Lead portfolio‑wide modularization and prefabrication strategies to improve schedule certainty, quality, and scalability across sites.


• Provide technical oversight and governance to site‑level engineering, MEP, and construction leaders.


• Ensure lessons learned, best practices, and engineering innovations are captured and implemented portfolio‑wide.

Risk Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead program‑wide risk identification, mitigation, change management, and issue resolution activities.


• Manage relationships with regulators, utilities, EPC contractors, consultants, technology providers, and executive stakeholders.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on infrastructure strategy, energy planning, engineering governance, and program execution.


• Influence and align multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Procurement, Program Controls, Asset Management, Construction, Operations, and AI Fabric leadership.

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.


• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation strongly preferred.


• PMP, PgMP, commissioning certification (CxA, ACG), or equivalent professional credential considered an asset.


• 15+ years of leadership experience delivering large‑scale MEP, electrical infrastructure, energy, industrial, mission‑critical, or hyperscale data centre programs.


• Demonstrated success leading portfolio‑level engineering, infrastructure, or capital programs valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.


• Significant experience supporting gas‑fired generation facilities and large‑scale energy infrastructure.


• Proven experience establishing technical standards, governance frameworks, and delivery playbooks across multiple facilities or programs.


• Experience developing and scaling modular or off‑site construction strategies for mission‑critical infrastructure.


• Strong knowledge of commissioning methodologies, FAT/SAT processes, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness programs.


• Experience leading utility negotiations, transmission access discussions, and regulatory engagement.


• Strong command of program cost management, forecasting, and integrated scheduling tools such as Primavera P6.


• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, technical stakeholders, utilities, regulators, and industry partners.


• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and scale high‑performing engineering and infrastructure organizations.


• Willingness to travel nationally between project sites, utility partners, fabrication facilities, and Bell AI Fabric locations.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Alberta : Calgary

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 09/30/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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