Vice President, Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical partner for clients, translating complex business requirements into scalable, resilient mechanical solutions.
• Ensure all project designs are completed on schedule and within budget. Provide high-level engineering expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems within existing facilities.
• Evolve standards by developing and maintaining a global "Basis of Design" (BOD) that is modular and adaptable. Contribute to new BOD documents to address emerging business needs and shifting market trends.
• Identify and recommend technologies—such as advanced heat rejection and direct-to-chip liquid cooling—that improve energy, water, and cost efficiency across the portfolio.
• Manage the Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) program, developing and maintaining equipment specifications, supporting procurement through vendor submittal reviews, approvals, and factory witness testing (FWT).
• Support the communication and implementation of engineering standards, design practices, and operational requirements to ensure absolute consistency across all global projects.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and providing technical growth pathways for staff.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, global building codes, and industry trends to keep the company at the forefront of the mission-critical sector.

The Details

Location: Any STACK Location or Remote
Travel: Some domestic travel required, estimated 25-33%
Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must pass comprehensive background screening
Required Skills & Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership in mission-critical environments, specifically in the design and specification of HVAC for data centers. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred. Deep knowledge of IT cooling technologies (both air and direct-to-chip liquid), mechanical cooling system controls, plumbing, and fire protection. Expertise in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint). Baseline proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat, Pipeflow, Cadence Design Systems. Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of supporting projects from development through operations.

Compensation Range

$259,600.00 - $287,600.00

Why STACK?

We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy. We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs. Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues. We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!

About the Role

This role bridges the gap between innovative design and client success, establishing agile standards that evolve with the data center market. You will provide executive-level technical oversight from initial development through construction and long-term operations, ensuring all facilities are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and highly resilient.

Qualifications

Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership in mission-critical environments, specifically in the design and specification of HVAC for data centers.
Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.
Technical Depth: Deep knowledge of IT cooling technologies (both air and direct-to-chip liquid), mechanical cooling system controls, plumbing, and fire protection.
Software Proficiency: Expertise in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint). Baseline proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat, Pipeflow, Cadence Design Systems.
Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of supporting projects from development through operations.

Skills

Strong communicator, persuasive, clear, blends analytics with experience in decision-making. Not easily flustered. Juggles multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables. Team builder. Understands and develops the strengths of resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team. Naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. Celebrates successes while reviewing and analyzing campaigns for future learning.

Benefits

Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Must pass comprehensive background screening.

Pay

$259,600.00 - $287,600.00

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs

Stack Infrastructure, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Note to External Agencies

We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc.