Director of Engineering Data Center Construction

Rosendin; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Annual bonus

PTO and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Charitable Giving Match

Job summary

Rosendin is seeking a Director of Engineering - Data Centers to lead regional engineering strategy, operations, and performance. You will oversee teams delivering state-of-the-art data center designs, including AI-focused facilities, and collaborate with VP, Engineering and other directors to shape strategic direction.

The role requires advanced knowledge of building systems electrical engineering, strong management skills, and the ability to win new work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required; PE preferred or licensed.
• Typically requires 12 years of related work experience.
• Registration as a licensed U.S.-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads regional engineering strategy, operations, and performance.
• Oversees engineering teams delivering data center designs.
• Develops proposals and secures work for the firm.
• Directs preliminary engineering activities and QA/QC testing.
• Supports pre-construction efforts including estimating and business development.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Engineering leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Engineering - Data Centers

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high‑profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100 years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest employee‑owned electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We’d love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

The Director of Engineering - Data Centers is a key leadership role responsible for guiding regional engineering strategy, operations, and performance. This leader will oversee engineering teams delivering state‑of‑the‑art data center designs, including next‑generation AI‑focused facilities. In partnership with senior leadership, this role influences strategic direction, operational planning, and overall engineering excellence. Provide input on strategic decision making and processes to the VP, Engineering and other Directors and Officers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Reports directly to the Senior Director or Vice President, Engineering and participates in senior manager planning including engineering, detailing/modeling and principal engineering work for the firm.
• Develops and oversees the engineering operation in their region of responsibility. Candidate is able to anticipate, plan and map group, team and staff skills to the work.
• Recruit, train and deploy staff throughout their region of responsibility.
• Responsible for the HR and budgetary oversight for the Regional Engineering group.
• Ability to develop proposals and meet, present and secure work on behalf of the firm either alone or in concert with others in the firm.
• Directs preliminary engineering activities, such as the project development, programming or schematic design phase of work, when needed with a focus on large value or high risk work.
• Directs delicate or significant project close‑out, installation or manufacturing QA/QC or testing/commissioning operations on behalf of the Operations group. In short, firefight.
• May be tasked to act as the firm’s emissary for dispute resolution or sensitive client work or negotiations.
• Ability to work independently with little direction based on the operating business plan and financial controls.
• Ability to take executive‑level guidance and develop a complete action plan for the required deliverables or project. This would encompass situations with murky or conflicting guidance or goals.
• Develops or oversees complex and interrelated project‑specific work, such as sequence of operations, equipment/system testing scripts or complex engineering products.
• Visit project locations to ascertain existing conditions, perform feasibility studies, test factory‑built systems prior to shipment and conduct field investigations as requested by the Operations Team.
• Conducts value engineering evaluations to fully engineered designs.
• Ability to evaluate project/system design criteria with budgetary issues.
• Extensive knowledge of equipment and fluency in electrical system testing and commissioning is preferred.
• Supports the firm’s Pre‑Construction efforts, especially in estimating and business development. Assist in the identification and development of leads and closing of new work. Has the ability to maintain external customer relationships throughout the term of the relationship or project.
• Ability to review and contract requirements.
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of building systems electrical engineering, manufacturing or technology is required.
• Advanced management skills are required, including work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, staff development and advancement planning.
• Advanced knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning. The ability to analyze and resolve technically complex engineering problems.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.; Oracle preferred).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Ability to be self‑motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, trade partners and others.

WHAT YOU BRING TO US

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or related discipline.
• Typically requires 12 years of related work experience – can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience.
• Registration as a licensed U.S.‑based Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required for this position.

TRAVEL

• Up to 50%

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401(k)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match through the Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around a long‑term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.