Senior Data Center Development Engineer

ThinkingAhead; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Equity opportunities

Job summary

ThinkingAhead is seeking a Senior Data Center Development Engineer to join our Fort Worth team. The role centers on site origination, master planning, and front-end engineering to turn opportunities into build-ready projects.

You will lead consultants, coordinate with development, engineering, innovation, and construction teams, ensuring designs are scalable, compliant, and operationally efficient. The position reports to the VP of Project Development & Delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure design.
• Background in engineering or architecture.
• Experience with campus master planning and front-end design.
• Strong understanding of data center systems, constructability, and design standards.
• Ability to lead consultants and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead site master planning and conceptual design for new data center campuses.
• Drive front-end engineering to ensure designs are scalable, buildable, and operationally efficient.
• Translate development opportunities into technically sound, execution-ready plans.
• Partner across development, engineering, innovation, and construction teams.
• Manage architectural and engineering consultants from concept through detailed design.
• Ensure alignment with design roadmap, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Support site due diligence, feasibility studies, and design standardization efforts.
• Facilitate smooth handover from development to delivery.

Skills

Data center development experience

Engineering or architecture background

Campus master planning

Front-end design

Data center systems knowledge

Leadership of consultants

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

We're a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. Our platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

Reporting to the VP of Project Development & Delivery, the Senior Data Center Development Engineer role sits at the center of site origination, master planning, and front-end engineering—turning early-stage opportunities into build-ready projects.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

Requirements

• ~10+ years in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure design/development
• Background in engineering or architecture
• Experience with campus master planning and front-end design
• Strong understanding of data center systems, constructability, and design standards
• Ability to lead consultants and manage cross-functional stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

• Lead site master planning and conceptual design for new data center campuses
• Drive front-end engineering to ensure designs are scalable, buildable, and operationally efficient
• Translate development opportunities into technically sound, execution-ready plans
• Partner across development, engineering, innovation, and construction teams
• Manage architectural and engineering consultants from concept through detailed design
• Ensure alignment with IREN’s design roadmap, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Support site due diligence, feasibility studies, and design standardization efforts
• Facilitate smooth handover from development to delivery

We offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader total rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• LTI & STI incentives
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities