Data Center Engineering Design Director

Data Center Frontier LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Data Center Frontier LLC in Denver, CO seeks a Director of Data Center Engineering Design to lead electrical and mechanical infrastructure design for new and existing facilities. You will guide project teams, interface with stakeholders, and ensure quality, performance, and compliance across the lifecycle.

The role requires 7–15+ years in data center engineering with leadership experience, strong MEP knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MATLAB.

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 or managerial role.
• Experience with hyperscale data center design and construction.
• Familiarity with NEC, codes, and data center best practices.
• Proficiency in engineering tools: AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MATLAB, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design projects for data centers, focusing on electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs, generators, liquid cooling).
• Develop and maintain design contracts, specifications, and standards.
• Mentor engineers and SMEs, providing strategic and technical leadership.
• Manage schedules and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design with business needs and client requirements.
• Conduct constructability reviews and cost/schedule feedback throughout design and construction.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree or PE/EIT license a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

MATLAB

MS Office Suite

Job description

Data Center Engineering Design Director - Denver, CO

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 / SME's, 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

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

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V