Lead Data Center Liquid Cooling Projects | Hyperscale & AI

align46; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Align is seeking an experienced data center liquid cooling specialist to lead planning, estimating and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI white-space fit-outs. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong project management skills and coordinate across engineers, manufacturers, contractors and operators.

This full-time role requires managing liquid cooling systems from design coordination through installation, testing, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading data center liquid cooling projects, preferably in hyperscale or AI environments.
• Strong planning, estimating and execution skills for complex cooling infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel 50% to project sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead liquid cooling projects from design through installation and turnover.
• Oversee direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, cooling loops, CDUs, piping and related infra.
• Coordinate cooling systems with racks, IT equipment, power, containment and overhead structures.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, procurement, subcontractors and quality.
• Act as technical liaison among Align, clients, engineers, contractors and operators.

Skills

Liquid cooling

Project management

Data center design

Coordination

Tools

BIM coordination

MEP coordination

Job description

Align is seeking an experienced data center liquid cooling specialist to lead planning, estimating and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI white-space fit-outs. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong project management skills and coordinate across engineers, manufacturers, contractors and operators.

This full-time role requires managing liquid cooling systems from design coordination through installation, testing, and