Director, Engineering Strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, data center design, engineering management, or platform development
• Deep expertise in low and medium voltage power systems and mechanical infrastructure
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership in commissioning oversight, technical governance, and issue resolution
• Strong understanding of construction, operations, and lifecycle infrastructure planning

Responsibilities

• Serve as the executive authority on data center engineering systems, responsible for company-wide mechanical and electrical engineering strategy and execution
• Define and enforce technical standards and ensure consistency across all designs, retrofits, and upgrades
• Lead early-stage technical visioning, drive conceptual design direction, and validate technical feasibility of new initiatives and innovations
• Oversee the full lifecycle of electrical, mechanical, and substation design efforts—from initial concepts through design validation, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Review and approve key design deliverables, major equipment selections, and updates to technical standards
• Support governance for third-party design consultants and lead internal design reviews and sign-offs at all project stages
• Provide technical responsibility for commissioning strategies, testing scripts, and readiness protocols to ensure high-quality delivery and safe project startup
• Support project execution through periodic construction site visits to ensure compliance with company standards
• Provide executive technical support and problem resolution during project execution, including MOP and CR reviews and critical issue escalation
• Drive continuous improvement in uptime, availability, and risk mitigation through post-mortem analysis and operational feedback loops
• Lead the evaluation, piloting, and validation of new power, cooling, and automation technologies, including sustainable energy practices
• Stay ahead of market and vendor developments; build strategic relationships with technology partners, suppliers, and thought leaders
• Guide technical strategy to align with evolving customer requirements and sustainability goals
• Maintain and refresh the company design guidance documentation with current trending technology and construction developments
• Work closely with Procurement, Platform Delivery, and Sales Engineering teams to ensure engineering designs support commercial objectives and customer customizations
• Provide executive technical input during customer pursuits, acquisition evaluations, and site-specific deviations from design standards
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of highly skilled engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement
• Lead internal technical training, knowledge sharing, and communication of engineering strategy across the organization