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Director of Engineering, Visa Corporate Facilities, Building Systems & Controls

Visa · Foster City, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$171k–$273k/yrFull-time

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

About the role

The Director of Engineering for Corporate Facilities, Building Systems & Controls is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of building infrastructure across a corporate office portfolio, along with select mission-critical spaces such as data centers, server rooms, and network distribution facilities. This leader ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), life-safety systems, and data-center-grade infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The role drives strategic investments, modernization initiatives, and data-driven operational improvements across a blended environment of office facilities and critical IT spaces. Visa requires at least 3 days in office; expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of building infrastructure across a corporate office portfolio and mission-critical spaces.
  • Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of MEP, HVAC, BAS/BMS, life-safety systems, and data-center-grade infrastructure.
  • Drive strategic investments, modernization initiatives, and data-driven operational improvements.
  • Define and execute multi-year engineering strategies and large-scale modernization programs.
  • Manage complex vendor ecosystems, delivering capital programs on time and within budget.
  • Achieve measurable infrastructure performance outcomes.
  • Oversee OT/ICS cybersecurity governance and IT/OT convergence for building systems.
  • Lead ESG strategy, energy management, and sustainability program delivery for large real estate portfolios.
  • Develop and manage capital budgets of significant scale.
  • Engage with executive stakeholders and manage client relationships.
  • Lead talent development, organizational transformation, and DEI advocacy.
  • Ensure EHS compliance and business continuity/disaster recovery.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or
  • At least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters/MBA/JD/MD), or
  • At least 3 years of work experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or
  • 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or
  • 6+ years of work experience with a PhD.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure leadership.
  • 10+ years in leadership roles managing global or multi-regional engineering organizations and capital budgets of significant scale.
  • Deep technical expertise across HVAC/mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, BAS/BMS, OT/controls, and data center or mission-critical environments.
  • Demonstrated success in defining and executing multi-year engineering strategies and large-scale modernization programs.
  • Proven track record managing complex vendor ecosystems and achieving measurable infrastructure performance outcomes.
  • Experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity governance and IT/OT convergence for building systems.
  • Background in ESG strategy, energy management, and sustainability program delivery for large real estate portfolios.
  • Prior experience within a global corporate real estate, FM outsourcing, or professional services environment.

Skills

  • Strategic engineering vision & enterprise roadmap development
  • Multi-disciplinary technical depth (MEP, controls, data center, OT)
  • OT/ICS cybersecurity governance & risk management
  • ESG strategy & energy/carbon management
  • Financial acumen—TCO, capital planning, lifecycle cost modeling
  • Digital transformation—CMMS, IoT, AI/ML, digital twins
  • Change management & organizational transformation (Prosci/ADKAR)
  • Executive stakeholder engagement, client management & influence
  • People leadership, talent development & DEI advocacy
  • EHS compliance & business continuity/disaster recovery

Pay

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $170,700.00 to $273,200.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k)
  • FSA/HSA
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program

Schedule

  • Work hours vary upon the needs of the department.
  • This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Work Environment

This position will be performed in an office setting. The role will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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