Chief Data Center Engineer

Chief Data Center Engineer
Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Direct Hire

Overview

We are seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee the technical direction, engineering standards, and operational performance of mission-critical data center infrastructure.

The Chief Data Center Engineer will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for leading a team of engineers across mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure disciplines. This role ensures data center facilities are designed, deployed, and operated to support high-density compute environments with the highest levels of reliability, efficiency, and resiliency.

This position focuses on engineering leadership, technical oversight, and team management across data center infrastructure systems. The role operates in a hybrid capacity but requires regular collaboration with engineering teams, operational sites, and project partners to ensure infrastructure initiatives are delivered successfully.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

•Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure engineers
•Serve as the senior technical authority for data center infrastructure engineering decisions
•Establish engineering standards, technical documentation, and design best practices
•Provide technical guidance through design reviews, engineering problem solving, and system architecture decisions

Infrastructure Engineering Oversight

•Oversee the engineering design and technical implementation of data center infrastructure systems
•Ensure facilities are engineered to support high-density compute environments and mission-critical operations
•Guide engineering decisions related to electrical systems, power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and thermal management
•Ensure infrastructure systems are designed for reliability, scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency

Design, Construction & Commissioning Support

•Provide engineering oversight throughout design development, construction, and commissioning phases
•Partner with project teams, contractors, and engineering consultants to ensure infrastructure systems meet technical standards
•Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and commissioning documentation
•Support troubleshooting, system validation, and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues

Vendor & Technical Partner Collaboration

•Work closely with engineering consultants, OEM equipment vendors, and construction partners
•Provide technical input during vendor evaluations and infrastructure solution selection
•Ensure engineering deliverables and equipment specifications meet operational and performance requirements

Governance & Compliance

•Develop and maintain engineering policies, procedures, and documentation standards
•Support quality assurance and commissioning validation processes
•Ensure infrastructure systems comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
•10+ years of experience in mission-critical data center engineering, infrastructure design, or operations environments
•Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical specialists
•Strong understanding of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure systems
•Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

•Experience supporting large-scale data center environments
•Familiarity with high-density compute infrastructure and advanced cooling strategies
•Understanding of power distribution, cooling architecture, and facility resiliency within mission-critical environments