Director of Engineering Data Center Construction

Rosendin

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership

401(k)

Annual bonus program

17 PTO days per year plus 10 holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Pre‑tax flexible spending plans

Charitable giving match

Job summary

Rosendin is seeking a Director of Engineering – Data Centers to steer regional engineering strategy, operations and performance for state-of-the-art data center designs, including AI-focused facilities. You will influence strategic direction, oversee engineering teams, and partner with senior leadership to drive excellence across projects.

The role requires advanced engineering knowledge, substantial leadership experience, and the ability to develop proposals, manage budgets, and lead business

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of building systems electrical engineering.
Advanced management skills, including planning, resource management, and staff development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Oracle preferred.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Effective communication and collaboration across levels.

Responsibilities

Oversees regional engineering operation and maps staff skills to work.
Recruit, train and deploy staff within their region.
Owns HR and budget oversight for the regional engineering group.
Develops proposals and secures work for the firm.
Directs preliminary engineering activities and QA/QC at project close.
Maintains external client relationships and supports business development.
Reviews contract requirements and coordinates with operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Director of Engineering – Data Centers

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, and provides input on strategic decision making and processes to the VP, Engineering and other Directors and Officers.

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Senior Director or Vice President, Engineering and participates in senior manager planning, including engineering, detailing/modeling and principal engineering (non‑production or not design related) work for the firm.
Develops and oversees the Engineering operation in their region of responsibility, anticipating, planning and mapping 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.
Develop proposals and meet, present and secure work on behalf of the firm, alone or in concert with others.
Directs preliminary engineering activities such as the project development, programming or schematic design phase when needed, focusing 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.
May act as the firm’s emissary for dispute resolution or sensitive client work or negotiations.
Works independently with little direction based on the operating business plan and financial controls.
Takes executive‑level guidance and develops a complete action plan for required deliverables or projects, including situations with murky or conflicting guidance.
Oversees complex and interrelated project‑specific work such as sequencing of operations, equipment/system testing scripts or complex engineering products.
Visits 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 engineer designs.
Evaluates 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, assisting in identifying and developing leads and closing new work.
Maintains external customer relationships throughout the term of the relationship or project.
Reviews contract requirements.
Other duties may be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

Qualifications & Requirements

Advanced knowledge of all aspects of building systems electrical engineering, manufacturing or technology is required.
Advanced management skills, including planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight and development.
Advanced knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning; ability to analyze and resolve technically complex engineering problems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; 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.
Self‑motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
Effective professional interaction with all levels of employees, vendors, clients and partners.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or related discipline.
Approximately 12 years of related work experience (combination of education, training and experience acceptable).
Registration as a licensed US‑based Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.

Travel

Up to 50%.

Working Conditions

General work environment: sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending; primarily indoors with fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
Noise level usually low to medium; can be loud on the jobsite.
We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants and employees.
Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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