VP of Engineering Data Centers - Remote

CSG Talent; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a VP of Engineering to drive design strategies for innovative data center projects. This role includes managing a cross-disciplinary team, aligning design efforts with corporate standards, and integrating customer needs into scalable design solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical design and data center operations, along with a track record of successful project management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and engineering within data center contexts.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience with sustainability and emerging technologies in mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design-related decisions for diverse data center projects.
• Mentor design engineers and ensure alignment with corporate standards.
• Oversee engineering studies and fieldwork related to HVAC and equipment testing.

Skills

Design

Mechanical

Data Center

Construction

Retrofit

Greenfield

Job description

The VP of Engineering reports to the EVP of Product Delivery and leads all design-related decisions for a diverse portfolio of data center projects-including new builds, phased expansions, upgrades, and conversions. This individual will develop and implement long-term strategies that align with key internal stakeholders, managing relationships with design partners and equipment suppliers across U.S. projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Direct and innovate on master planning, concept design, and engineering standards.

Manage and mentor a cross-disciplinary team of design engineers (mechanical, electrical, controls).

Ensure alignment of regional design partners with corporate design standards and best practices.

Collaborate closely with construction, procurement, and operations to ensure efficient execution of design intent.

Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to integrate requirements into scalable design solutions.

Drive the technical review process, overseeing design documentation, system selections, and compliance with performance standards.

Lead initiatives around sustainability, system efficiency (e.g., PUE), and adoption of emerging technologies.

Oversee engineering studies and fieldwork related to HVAC, CFD modeling, equipment testing, and commissioning.

Serve as a subject matter expert on critical mechanical systems, providing guidance during emergencies or system failures.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the strategic and technical direction of a high-growth infrastructure platform, delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective data center solutions nationwide.

Desired Skills and Experience

Design

Mechanical

Data Center

Construction

Retrofit

Greenfield

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