Data Center Engineering Design Director

Pkaza Data Center Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Pkaza Data Center Recruiting seeks a Data Center Engineering Design Director in Dallas, TX to lead electrical and mechanical infrastructure design for mission-critical facilities. You will oversee project teams, ensure design quality, and drive standards across the lifecycle.

The role requires 7–15+ years in data center engineering, strong leadership, and expertise with NEC, colocation design, and commissioning. A DS/ME background and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree or PE/EIT license a plus.
• 7–15+ years of data center engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience at an MEP Consulting, A/E, or engineering firm is required.
• Deep understanding of critical MEP infrastructure, commissioning, and operations handover.
• Experience with hyperscale and colocation data center design and construction.
• Familiarity with NEC, building codes, standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and platforms (AutoCAD, Revit, MATLAB, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data center engineering design projects across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Oversee design contracts, specifications, and standards development.
• Guide greenfield concepts including electrical systems, HVAC, and power analysis.
• Mentor engineers and SMEs; provide strategic leadership across project lifecycle.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and risk; ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Collaborate with BD, product, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, and operations teams.
• Lead design-related change management and RFIs; drive design improvements and resiliency.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

NEC knowledge

Data center engineering

Team coordination

Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree or PE/EIT license (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

MATLAB

MS Office Suite

Job description

Data Center Engineering Design Director – Dallas, TX

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 facilities 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.

We 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.

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 standards
• Develop greenfield data center concepts including electrical system designs, HVAC and cooling loads, and perform power system analysis
• Mentor and guide engineers and subject matter experts / SMEs, providing strategic and technical leadership
• Manage engineering schedules and project timelines to ensure timely delivery
• Facilitate the design process, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with standards, codes, and client requirements
• Provide constructability reviews and cost/schedule feedback throughout design and construction
• Collaborate with business development, product, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, and operations teams to ensure cross-functional alignment
• Lead design-related change management, tracking RFIs, change requests, and ensuring resolution
• Support site startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes; represent design during factory witness testing and operational handover
• Develop and enforce engineering best practices, QA/QC standards, and compliance measures
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and incorporate feedback into design standards
• Drive design improvement and resiliency efforts using system risk analysis and power monitoring data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree or PE/EIT license a plus
• 7-15+ years of experience in data center engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity
• Previous experience at an MEP Consulting, A/E, or engineering firm is a must
• Deep understanding of critical MEP infrastructure, operational handover, and commissioning processes
• Experience with hyperscale and colocation data center design and construction
• Familiarity with NEC, building codes, industry standards, and data center best practices
• Strong proficiency in engineering tools and platforms: AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MATLAB, MS Office Suite, etc.
• Skilled in root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and operations documentation development
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Military 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.)

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate