National Growth Lead - Data Centers

UES; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tampa is seeking a National Growth Leader for Data Centers to spearhead its expansion in this sector. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in engineering consulting and a robust network within the data center market. Responsibilities include strategic growth planning, client engagement, and proposal leadership. The role emphasizes the ability to influence, manage technical quality, and maintain relationships with key industry players, with hybrid work flexibility and occasional travel involved.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the engineering consulting industry.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership or project management role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Experience with data center infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency in leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop national plans for Data Center sector growth.
• Maintain relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Provide strategic input on data center proposals.
• Track market trends for strategic planning.
• Lead proposal development with national account managers.
• Ensure project quality and milestone achievement.
• Drive standardization of proposal processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering modeling software

Estimating tools

Project management platforms

Job description

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

At UES, we are uniquely positioned to exponentially expand our footprint within the Data Center sector, and we are looking for a high-impact strategic driver to get us there! As the National Growth Leader for Data Centers, you will be the national architect for identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities that align with our strategic priorities in environmental consulting, sustainable infrastructure, and geophysical services. In this role, you will serve as a key individual contributor driving national client acquisition and fostering strategic partnerships across both the Hyperscale and Colocation markets. We are seeking a high-impact driver who can immediately leverage existing relationships within the Data Center sector to fuel our national expansion. Expertise in Environmental, Geotechnical, CMT, or Building Envelope services is a distinct plus; however, our primary focus is identifying a leader with the industry presence and connectivity to capture national market share.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: develop and execute national plans to expand the Data Center sector, identifying high-value technical opportunities and project leads.
• Client Engagement: establish and maintain deep relationships with key industry stakeholders through direct engagement and presence at major industry conferences.
• Technical Advisory: serve as a high-level resource for data center projects, providing strategic input and subject matter expertise on proposals and bids.
• Market Intelligence: track industry trends and market developments to inform both strategic planning and technical execution.
• Proposal Leadership: collaborate with national account managers to craft winning proposals, presentations, and client outreach strategies.
• Operational Excellence: lead through influence across the organization to ensure technical quality and project milestones are achieved.
• Process Optimization: drive the standardization of proposal templates and estimating tools to ensure a consistent, professional national response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership or project management role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Experience working in or with engineering consulting firms, specifically within the data center sector.
• Proven experience managing large-scale data center infrastructure projects, including site characterization, materials testing, and construction oversight.
• Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, or building sciences as applied to data center developments.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in engineering modeling software, estimating tools, and project management platforms.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage technical quality assurance for multiple concurrent data center projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A "Day 1" Network: Deep, pre-existing relationships with Data Center Developers, Operators, Hyperscalers, and General Contractors. This is the core requirement for this role.
• Strategic Influence: A proven track record of securing national contracts and positioning a firm as a preferred partner for Mission Critical infrastructure.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Construction Materials Testing (CMT), or Building Envelope services is helpful, but is not required for a candidate with a dominant industry network.

Travel Requirements

This position requires occasional domestic overnight travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a professional office and work site setting.
• On-site office requirements: Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate‑controlled office environment. Regular in‑person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required. Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here.