SVP Innovation Engineering — Hyperscale Data Centers NA

Hunter Philips Executive Search; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Long-term incentive plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Career pathway to CDO role

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an SVP – Innovation Engineering to define engineering standards for AI and power architectures in data centres. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience, leading innovation in high-density environments. Responsibilities include advising the board, managing technology pathways, and overseeing major projects. This position offers a competitive salary with bonuses, health benefits, and career progression to a CDO role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in data‑centre engineering across mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical disciplines.
• Strong grounding in design principles and operational realities.
• Proven exposure to high‑density, AI‑driven or hyperscale environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of future‑state engineering standards.
• Oversee technology evaluations for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Drive innovation programmes and major projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Technical advising

Cost analysis

Innovation management

Job description

A leading executive search firm is seeking an SVP – Innovation Engineering to define engineering standards for AI and power architectures in data centres. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience, leading innovation in high-density environments. Responsibilities include advising the board, managing technology pathways, and overseeing major projects. This position offers a competitive salary with bonuses, health benefits, and career progression to a CDO role.