Data Center Design & Construction Lead

Talantir; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir in Seattle is seeking a senior design engineering lead to manage construction-phase design activities for mission-critical data centers. You will guide RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications, ensuring high-quality responses and SLA adherence.

Travel within the AMER region will be required. The role demands strong leadership of design teams (AOR/EOR) and a track record of delivering complex facilities on time and within AWS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in end-to-end data center design lifecycle.
• Experience managing design teams during construction phase.
• Strong understanding of construction administration processes and documentation.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with Procore and Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel within AMER region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering services during construction focusing on RFI/submittal responses and SLA compliance.
• Perform site visits to verify design compliance and resolve critical issues in the AMER region.
• Lead technical discussions in OAC meetings and provide decisive design guidance for construction challenges.
• Direct and coordinate design teams (AOR, EORs) with clear priorities, deadlines, and accountability.
• Maintain design documentation via Procore/Smartsheet, including models, reports, and drawings for QAE uploads.
• Review design changes during construction for AWS standard compliance and coordinate modifications with Design Phase Manager.
• Coordinate and lead site punch walks with all disciplines and distribute docs to stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure design team's compliance with review SLAs for RFIs and Submittals.
• Ensure project closeout documentation is archived (record drawings, lessons learned, AHJ certificates).
• Proactively identify and elevate design-related risks with recommended solutions.

Skills

End-to-end data center design

Construction administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

Job description

Talantir in Seattle is seeking a senior design engineering lead to manage construction-phase design activities for mission-critical data centers. You will guide RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications, ensuring high-quality responses and SLA adherence.

Travel within the AMER region will be required. The role demands strong leadership of design teams (AOR/EOR) and a track record of delivering complex facilities on time and within AWS standards.