Director of Engineering - Data Center Construction

About the role

The Director of Engineering provides complete oversight for the direction, planning, management, and ongoing engineering operations on a regional basis. Reporting to the Senior Director or Vice President of Engineering, this position participates in senior‑level planning, develops proposals, and represents the firm in high‑value or high‑risk projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee regional engineering operations, anticipating and mapping team skills to work requirements.
• Recruit, train, and deploy staff throughout the region.
• Provide HR and budgetary oversight for the regional engineering group.
• Develop proposals, present, and secure work individually or with other firm members.
• Direct preliminary engineering activities such as project development, programming, or schematic design, especially for large‑value or high‑risk work.
• Oversee project close‑out, installation, manufacturing QA/QC, testing, and commissioning operations on behalf of the Operations group.
• Act as the firm’s emissary for dispute resolution, sensitive client work, or negotiations.
• Interpret executive‑level guidance and create complete action plans for deliverables, even when guidance is ambiguous.
• Develop or oversee complex, interrelated project‑specific work (e.g., sequence of operations, equipment/system testing scripts, engineering products).
• Visit project locations to assess existing conditions, perform feasibility studies, test factory‑built systems prior to shipment, and conduct field investigations.
• Conduct value‑engineering evaluations of fully engineered designs.
• Evaluate project/system design criteria against budgetary constraints.
• Support pre‑construction efforts, particularly in estimating and business development.
• Identify and develop leads, assist in closing new work, and maintain external customer relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Review contract requirements and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of building systems electrical engineering, manufacturing, or technology.
• Advanced management skills, including work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, development, and advancement planning.
• Advanced knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
• Ability to analyze and resolve technically complex engineering problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle experience preferred.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking abilities, adapting to changing priorities under time pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Professional interaction skills with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, trade partners, and others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Typically 12 years of related work experience (education, training, and relevant experience may be combined).
• Registration as a licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 50 % of the time.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual performance‑based bonus program
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability and income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care)
• Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation

Pay

Salary range: $166,300 – $218,300 per year, dependent on location, experience, skills, and education.