Director, Critical Environments Engineering

Cushman & Wakefield; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Austin, TX seeks a Director, Critical Environments - Engineering to lead data center engineering and operations across critical accounts. The role drives uptime, redundancy, and compliance for mission-critical facilities, coordinating with national operations and client teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in facilities/engineering, experience in data centers, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel is expected; CST/IBC standards apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and building systems.
• Experience with safety, quality assurance, and OSHA standards.
• Ability to lead engineering programs and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight for data center environments and critical systems.
• Lead power, cooling, fire suppression, and building automation work streams.
• Partner with operations teams to meet business continuity objectives.
• Support capacity planning and scalable infrastructure development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

Data center experience

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

HVAC design/maintenance training

Tools

BMS / BAS

Energy management

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Austin, TX seeks a Director, Critical Environments - Engineering to lead data center engineering and operations across critical accounts. The role drives uptime, redundancy, and compliance for mission-critical facilities, coordinating with national operations and client teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in facilities/engineering, experience in data centers, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel is expected; CST/IBC standards apply.