Data Center Engineering Leader: Buildouts & Cost

Lightedge; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LightEdge Solutions seeks a Senior Director, Data Center Engineering to own standard design, lead cost-reduction efforts, and oversee buildouts and expansions. You will manage internal and external teams, set design criteria, and ensure operational readiness across a multi-site portfolio.

You will drive technical diligence for acquisitions, review performance, and partner with leadership to optimize reliability, safety, and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, architectural engineering, construction management, facilities engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in data center engineering or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, codes, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead standard data center design, including electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety criteria.
• Drive cost leadership and value engineering across buildouts and expansions.
• Direct third-party design teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver design quality.
• Establish requirements, acceptance criteria, and design review gates.
• Evaluate acquisitions, leases, and capacity opportunities with due diligence.

Skills

Electrical design

Mechanical design

Cost reduction

Technical leadership

Vendor management

Risk assessment

Design review

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

LightEdge Solutions seeks a Senior Director, Data Center Engineering to own standard design, lead cost-reduction efforts, and oversee buildouts and expansions. You will manage internal and external teams, set design criteria, and ensure operational readiness across a multi-site portfolio.

You will drive technical diligence for acquisitions, review performance, and partner with leadership to optimize reliability, safety, and capacity.