Data Center Liquid Cooling Project Lead

Align; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA & FSA options

401(k) plan with company match

ClassPass membership

Job summary

Align is seeking an experienced data center liquid cooling specialist to lead planning, estimating, and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI data center white-space fit-outs. You will coordinate, design, procure, install, test, and turnover cooling systems in collaboration with engineers and contractors.

The role requires 50% travel nationwide, managing complex projects and ensuring seamless integration with IT and power systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project, construction, or technical management experience in data centers.
• Experience managing liquid cooling projects in hyperscale, AI, or other high-density data centers.
• Practical knowledge of direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, CDUs, manifolds, piping, pumps, and filtration.
• Experience overseeing installation, filling, flushing, filtration, pressure and leak testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specs and submittals to identify constructability issues.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, manufacturers, commissioning agents, and other trades.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center liquid cooling projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Oversee direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate cooling with IT equipment, power distribution, and containment.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Serve as technical liaison among Align, clients, engineers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree or PE (preferred)

Tools

Procore (or similar CM tool)

Job description

Align is seeking an experienced data center liquid cooling specialist to lead planning, estimating, and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI data center white-space fit-outs. You will coordinate, design, procure, install, test, and turnover cooling systems in collaboration with engineers and contractors.

The role requires 50% travel nationwide, managing complex projects and ensuring seamless integration with IT and power systems.