Lead PE for AI Data Center Design & Permitting

Renrui HR; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Renrui HR is seeking a Principal Professional Engineer to lead design review, stamping, and AHJ permitting for AI Data Center projects in the U.S. You will bridge U.S. code requirements with a cross-border team to accelerate permit-ready documents.

Responsibilities include multi-state design review, official PE stamping, and acting as the technical liaison with AHJs and utilities. Experience with cross-border teams and Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active PE licensure in multiple key U.S. states required.
• 10+ years of experience in U.S. critical infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record with top-tier North American data center firms.
• Experience navigating AHJ processes for hyperscale or modular AIDC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design review, PE stamping, and AHJ permitting for AIDC projects.
• Serve as primary liaison with AHJs, building departments, and utilities.
• Translate international designs into U.S.-code compliant permit documents.
• Collaborate with China-based team to optimize BOMs and modular designs.

Skills

Active PE licensure

10+ years experience

Data center design

AHJ permitting

Cross-border collaboration

HVDC 800V

Liquid cooling

NFPA/Uptime

Mandarin (plus)

Job description

Renrui HR is seeking a Principal Professional Engineer to lead design review, stamping, and AHJ permitting for AI Data Center projects in the U.S. You will bridge U.S. code requirements with a cross-border team to accelerate permit-ready documents.

Responsibilities include multi-state design review, official PE stamping, and acting as the technical liaison with AHJs and utilities. Experience with cross-border teams and Mandarin is a plus.