Director of Engineering

Metric DCX are working with an industry leader in Electrical Data Center Infrastructure, to support hiring for a Director of Engineering, responsible for overseeing the mechanical design/ drafting team.

The Director of Electrical Engineering will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s electrical strategy, aligning technical excellence with commercial objectives and evolving customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and design through validation, detailed drafting, and deployment
• Lead, develop, and scale the mechanical design and drafting function, ensuring high-quality delivery across all projects
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including expansion into new markets, platforms, and customer-specific infrastructure solutions
• Define and execute multi-year engineering roadmaps aligned with hyperscale, AI, and HPC data center requirements

Requirements:

• Strong technical background in electrical engineering, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Mission-critical power distribution systems (LV/MV switchgear, busway, PDUs)

Data center power architecture (UPS systems, backup generation, microgrids)

Electrical system integration for high-density, AI and HPC environments

• 10 years’ experience leading engineering teams within data center or critical infrastructure environments, with a focus on electrical systems design and delivery
• Proven experience managing and developing mechanical design and drafting teams, ensuring alignment between electrical design intent and physical infrastructure execution
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively at executive, customer, and board level, representing engineering capability and strategic vision

Reach out to Thomas.Treadwell@metric-search.com or call 646-494-3496 for further detail.