Head of Datacenter Facilities Engineering (300MW site) - Hosting

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early equity in the startup

Design ownership of a 300MW+ infrastructure program

Work with an elite team

Flexible remote/hybrid setup

Job summary

A stealth-mode data center startup is seeking a qualified individual to lead the design and implementation of MEP systems for their expansive infrastructure. With 10+ years in the industry, candidates will oversee standards and collaborate with multiple teams, driving efficiency and innovation. An engineering degree is preferred, alongside strong experience in large-scale projects. This role offers early equity and the chance to design a groundbreaking infrastructure program. Flexible work arrangements are available, including remote options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MEP design and delivery experience for large-scale data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of power distribution (HV/LV) and cooling systems.
• Proven experience in greenfield project execution, from design through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and implementation of MEP systems for hyperscale data centers.
• Define and enforce global design standards for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.
• Oversee consultant and contractor selection, managing interfaces between developers and construction teams.
• Drive value engineering and innovation in power distribution, cooling, and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with sustainability, operations, and automation teams to ensure readiness for hyperscale growth.
• Own budgets, technical specifications, and lifecycle planning for all MEP systems.

Skills

MEP design and delivery experience

Power distribution understanding

Cooling systems expertise

Greenfield project execution

Vendor management skills

Familiarity with codes and compliance

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a stealth-mode hyperscale data center startup on a mission to deploy 300MW of capacity by 2026. This forward-thinking company is building the automation backbone that will power a global, software-defined infrastructure from day one. It’s an opportunity to design, code, and operate networks like a product, applying DevOps principles to networking at hyperscale and shaping the foundation of next-generation data infrastructure

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, engineering, and implementation of MEP systems for hyperscale data center campuses (300MW+).
• Define and enforce global design standards for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.
• Oversee consultant and contractor selection, manage interfaces between developers and construction teams.
• Drive value engineering and innovation in power distribution, cooling, and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with sustainability, operations, and automation teams to ensure readiness for hyperscale growth.
• Own budgets, technical specifications, and lifecycle planning for all MEP systems.

Skills / Must Have

• 10+ years of MEP design and delivery experience for large-scale data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of power distribution (HV/LV), cooling systems, and redundancy architectures (Tier III+).
• Proven experience in greenfield project execution, from design through commissioning.
• Strong vendor management and developer-side project coordination skills.
• Familiarity with regional codes, permitting, and environmental compliance (Europe or U.S.).
• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), Chartered or PE license desirable.

Benefits

• Early equity in a stealth-mode hyperscale platform.
• Opportunity to design and own a 300MW+ infrastructure program from day one.
• Work directly with an elite founding team of engineers and developers.
• Flexible remote/hybrid setup with regular site and partner travel.

Salary

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.