Design Manager, Data Center Engineering

SB Energy; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

12 weeks parental leave

Life, AD&D & LTD

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid office setup

Phone/internet/data reimbursement

Legal & pet insurance options

Device purchase support

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Job summary

SB Energy in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Senior Data Center Design Manager to lead due diligence and design across multi-site data center projects. The role emphasizes architecture, mechanical and electrical disciplines, with a focus on timely delivery and high quality.

You will manage client relationships, develop project plans, and oversee proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A background in data center engineering and Lean Six Sigma is preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with data center design management & engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Active or recent leadership in data center trade organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center due diligence and design teams for multi-discipline deliverables.
• Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
• Host and attend client and stakeholder meetings.
• Proactively manage change and communicate updates.
• Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new/add/move/change projects.
• Build trusting relationships with client stakeholders/buyers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Dynamic work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Eng, or Electrical Eng

Tools

Data center design management

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company’s growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function

The qualified candidate will overseehyper-scale data center projectsfrom site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through construction documents, and construction administration. The ideal candidate has experience managing the design of colocation and hyper-scale data centers, has a background in electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, andpossessesexceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet the client’s requirements, on schedule and to a high degree of quality. Design disciplines will include architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.
• Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
• Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
• Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project
• Identifyproblems early and develop creative solutions.
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues.
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects
• Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders/buyers

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experiencewith data center design management & engineering
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Active or recent leadership in data center and mission-critical trade organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in dynamic
• Team leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Location

Redwood City, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver CO; Texas preferred.

Base Pay - $140,000-$180,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

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