Vice President – Data Center Engineering

Hunter Philips Executive Search; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Performance bonus

Full suite of health insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to oversee critical infrastructure projects in North America. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of electrical engineering experience and a proven ability to lead teams in data center environments. This senior role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive benefits including equity options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in electrical engineering with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in MEP systems and IT integration.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering vision for hyperscale and colocation projects.
• Oversee all mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural disciplines.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Leadership in data center environments

Expertise in MEP systems

Commercial acumen

Collaboration and solutions-focused approach

Tools

Engineering design and construction management tools

Job description

Overview

Executive Search | Renewable Energy | Wind, Solar, T&D | Data Centers & Mission-Critical Infrastructure at Hunter Philips Executive Search

Backed by long-term capital and decades of real estate and tech expertise, they combine speed, flexibility, and end-to-end control — from site acquisition to operations. With an expanding footprint across the U.S. and Europe, they’re building high-performance campuses that power the world’s most demanding digital workloads. Now entering a new phase of growth, they’re hiring senior leaders to help drive delivery at scale.

$Excellent + Bonus + Long-Term Incentives + Full Benefits Package

The Role

As Vice President – Engineering, you will:

• Lead the engineering vision and execution for hyperscale and multi-tenant colocation projects across the North American portfolio
• Oversee all mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural disciplines – ensuring designs meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance
• Set and evolve the company’s engineering standards, integrating next-gen technologies including liquid cooling, sustainability measures, and on-site generation solutions
• Act as the senior technical authority, working with sales, operations, development, and strategy teams to ensure engineering solutions align with commercial and operational goals
• Direct due diligence, utility coordination, and technical feasibility for new site acquisitions and greenfield developments
• Own the basis of design, ensuring it remains a living standard that reflects market innovation and client demands
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team capable of delivering multiple complex projects in parallel
• Partner with construction, commissioning, and supply chain leadership to ensure seamless project execution and operational readiness

The Person

You will bring:

• 15+ years’ experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in data centre or mission-critical environments
• Proven expertise in MEP systems, low-voltage BMS/EPMS, life safety, and IT/telecom integration; knowledge of civil and structural disciplines a plus
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale design-build programmes to budget and schedule
• Deep understanding of QA/QC and commissioning processes for hyperscale environments
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance technical rigour with business objectives
• Proficiency in engineering design and construction management tools, coupled with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

Salary & Benefits

• Market-leading base salary plus performance bonus
• Long-term incentive plan linked to business growth
• Full suite of health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Executive-level platform with clear progression opportunities
• Equity

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Project Management, and Product Management

Industries

• Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Engineering Services, and Construction

If you want to define engineering excellence for some of the most ambitious data centre projects in the industry, please apply now.