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Director, Design Engineering | Data Centers
Dallas, TX
I’m partnering with a data center development platform to identify a Director of Design Engineering to support its growing portfolio of hyperscale and AI-ready data center campuses.
This is an opportunity for someone who can drive the full design lifecycle, from early-stage planning and basis of design through delivery, while working closely with development, construction, and hyperscale clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple data center design projects across different markets.
- Oversee external architecture, MEP, civil, and structural design consultants.
- Drive design quality, cost control, value engineering, and constructability.
- Partner with development and site selection teams on feasibility and master planning.
- Integrate hyperscale customer requirements into base building designs.
- Develop scalable design standards and prototypes to support repeatable campus delivery.
What We're Looking For:
- 10 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design.
- Strong technical understanding of critical power, cooling, MEP infrastructure, and hyperscale data center systems.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary design consultants and multiple concurrent projects.
- Experience developing standardized designs for large-scale, repeatable delivery.
- Familiarity with LEED, Uptime Institute Tier standards, and applicable building codes.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. PE or RA licensure preferred.
📍 Candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Dallas, TX.
If you're an experienced design leader looking to make an impact on the next generation of hyperscale and AI infrastructure, I'd love to connect.
Feel free to reach out directly or message me for more details.