Sr. Director, Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering and design management strategy for campus-scale and portfolio-wide data center developments.
• Oversee the preparation, coordination, and executive approval of project contract documents produced by third-party engineering and design consultants.
• Establish and drive enterprise engineering standards, governance processes, and best practices across all mechanical systems and mission critical infrastructure designs.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with operational performance, reliability, and scalability objectives.
• Lead the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of emerging technologies and innovative cooling solutions to improve efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability across the data center portfolio.
• Direct the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise Basis of Design (BOD) standards, engineering specifications, and OFCI equipment standards.
• Oversee procurement support activities including vendor evaluations, technical submittal reviews, equipment approvals, and factory witness testing for critical infrastructure systems.
• Drive strategic initiatives focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, operational resiliency, and future-ready infrastructure solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering oversight for operational issues, retrofit initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades within existing facilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external consultants, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and industry partners to support innovation and operational excellence.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to position the organization as a leader in mission critical infrastructure design and engineering.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration preferred (Mechanical)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in mission critical facility design, with substantial experience leading hyperscale or campus-scale data center programs
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level engineering strategy, standards development, and cross-functional technical teams
• Technical Depth: Deep knowledge of IT cooling technologies (both air and direct-to-chip liquid), mechanical cooling system controls, plumbing, and fire protection
• Strong understanding of mechanical cooling system controls, optimization strategies, and operational resiliency requirements
• Demonstrated success managing third-party consultants, large-scale engineering programs, and complex stakeholder environments
• Strong executive communication, leadership, and strategic planning capabilities
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat, Pipeflow, Cadence Design Systems