Solutions Engineer - Data Center Development

Provident; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + bonus

Health Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Holidays

3 Weeks PTO

Job summary

Provident is expanding its Data Center development platform in Dallas, TX. The Solutions Engineer will lead site evaluations, translating customer power and cooling requirements into engineered, costed solutions, and remain engaged through construction to deliver a best-in-class experience for clients.

You will coordinate with sales and operations, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ responses, and present at industry events while staying current on data center trends and market developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• Hands-on, in-field experience with electrical/power or mechanical/cooling systems in data centers is required.
• Minimum 5 years with a data center or colocation provider, or 8 years in adjacent fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead site tours, technical sales calls, and solution presentations for major data center customers.
• Translate customer requirements into engineered, costed solutions across power, cooling, and space.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Technical depth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX • Asset Class: Data Centers • Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office + Up To 25% Travel

Position Overview

Provident's Data Center development platform continues to grow, bringing with it an expanding roster of clients who expect technical expertise from the earliest stages of a project, not only at the point of contract. The Solutions Engineer serves as that technical presence: leading site evaluations, translating customer power and cooling requirements into engineered, costed solutions, and remaining engaged with each opportunity through construction. The role sits at the intersection of customer confidence and internal execution. You'll translate business and technical requirements into engineered solutions, keeping opportunities moving and giving customers a best-in-class experience working with Provident.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement

• Lead site tours, technical sales calls, and solution presentations for Provident's largest data center customers.
• Support pricing discussions and negotiate technical terms through contract execution.

Solution Design

• Translate customer power, cooling, and space requirements into engineered, costed solutions.
• Manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses from technical scoping through submission.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on data center infrastructure, building systems, and white‑space fit‑outs.

Internal Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and Provident's Development team.
• Support pipeline reviews, forecasting, and account planning for strategic accounts.

Market Presence

• Represent Provident at industry conferences and technical forums.
• Monitor data center industry trends and communicate relevant insights to account teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Technical Foundation

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands‑on, in‑field experience with electrical/power or mechanical/cooling systems within a data center environment.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a data center or colocation provider, or eight years in an adjacent field such as telecommunications, networking, engineering consulting, or mission‑critical facilities.
• Pre‑sales experience in a Solutions Engineering or Sales Engineering capacity; quota‑carrying sales experience is not required, though candidates should be comfortable partnering closely with sales teams and engaging directly with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements into viable technical solutions, with experience collaborating across engineering, construction, operations, and commercial functions.

Skills & Tools

• Technical depth in at least one of the following areas: networking, electrical systems, cooling systems, monitoring and controls, or mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent opportunities with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits

• Competitive base + bonus, and the unique ability to invest in the Provident Employee Fund or participate in Provident's Employee Profit Sharing program.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company‑Provided Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• 529 College Savings Plan
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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