Director of Engineering

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Director of Data Engineering for AI Data Centers to lead owner-side engineering efforts across an AI data center portfolio. You will coordinate with Development, Power, Construction, Operations and external consultants to ensure designs meet operational targets and deployment goals, while reducing reliance on external design partners.

The role emphasizes scalable, repeatable data center deployments, strong communication, and collaboration with multiple teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, utility, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering and design activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and coordination of engineering and design deliverables across multiple AI data center projects.
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, utility, and network infrastructure disciplines.
• Manage external engineering and design consultants.
• Support development and enforcement of Basis of Design (BoD) standards.
• Review technical studies, reports, drawings, and consultant recommendations.
• Identify design risks and constructability concerns early in the project lifecycle.
• Support utility coordination, path-to-power planning, and site infrastructure readiness.
• Partner with Development, Construction, Power, and Operations to align design with deployment objectives.
• Drive consistency and standardization across multiple site deployments.
• Provide technical recommendations to project and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership and coordination

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Engineering reviews

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Director of Data Engineering - AI Data Centers

Location: 50% travel

Job Overview

The Director of Data Center Engineering - AI Data Centers will serve as the owner-side technical lead responsible for coordinating, reviewing, and integrating engineering and design activities across an AI Data Center portfolio.

This role works closely with Development, Power, Construction, Operations, and external engineering consultants to ensure design deliverables align with operational requirements, constructability, infrastructure standards, and deployment objectives.

The Director will serve as a key technical resource supporting scalable and repeatable AI data center deployments while helping reduce dependency on external design partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead review and coordination of engineering and design deliverables across multiple AI data center projects
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, utility, and network infrastructure disciplines
• Manage external engineering and design consultants
• Support development and enforcement of Basis of Design (BoD) standards
• Review technical studies, engineering reports, drawings, and consultant recommendations
• Identify design risks, constructability concerns, and integration issues early in the project lifecycle
• Support utility coordination, path-to-power planning, and site infrastructure readiness
• Partner with Development, Construction, Power, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between design intent and deployment objectives
• Drive consistency and standardization across multiple site deployments
• Provide technical recommendations and updates to project and executive leadership

This role requires professionalism, respect, strong communication, and the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented, inclusive environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, utility, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering and design activities
• Strong understanding of site development, utility infrastructure, and integrated facility design
• Experience managing engineering consultants and technical stakeholders
• Ability to review engineering drawings, technical reports, and infrastructure studies
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI, hyperscale, HPC, mission-critical, or data center environments
• Civil engineering or infrastructure development background preferred
• Experience supporting Basis of Design (BoD), design integration, and constructability reviews
• PE, RA, PMP, or similar professional certification preferred
• Experience supporting owner-side development or infrastructure delivery organizations

Compensation

$250,000-$275,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.