Mechanical Engineering Director, Data Centers

Role Overview

• Provide leadership and management for the U.S. Data Center Mechanical Engineering team, supporting project delivery across multiple hyperscale data center programs.
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and quality expectations for mechanical design across the data center portfolio.
• Support project teams as a senior technical resource on complex hyperscale data center projects, providing guidance on system architecture, design decisions, and client requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of mechanical system design, including HVAC systems, hydronic piping systems, and fire suppression systems, ensuring alignment with client standards and operational performance requirements.
• Oversee coordination of mechanical engineering work with other disciplines, including electrical, structural, and architectural teams, to ensure integrated and constructible design solutions.
• Support resource planning, staffing strategies, and workload balancing across the mechanical team to meet project schedules and client commitments.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the department, supporting technical growth, professional development, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices relevant to hyperscale data center infrastructure.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving codes related to mechanical systems in data centers.
• Provide technical oversight and support during construction phases when needed, assisting teams with RFIs, design clarifications, and complex field issues.
• Participate in key client meetings and strategic discussions as a senior technical representative for mechanical engineering.
• Evaluate and promote new technologies and engineering approaches that improve performance, reliability, and energy efficiency of data center mechanical systems.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, documentation standards, and design workflows across the data center practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus twelve (12) years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership experience.
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required
• Direct experience supporting data center projects

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan