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Cologix, Inc. · 4 months ago

Senior Director, Data Center Engineering

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $210K/yr

15+ years exp

Cologix is North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company, based in Denver, Colorado. The Senior Director of Engineering will lead and manage the engineering efforts to support the Design and Construction Team in delivering innovative and efficient data center projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and alignment with client expectations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical engineering guidance for data center projects, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards

Serve as a primary point of contact for consulting engineers and direction, ensuring engineering designs align with Cologix’s best practices, customer expectations, contract requirements, project budgets, and operational requirements

Regularly review and update all engineering basis of design documents to ensure designs meet the project schedule, budget and operational needs

Conduct ongoing audits and enhancements of Cologix’s design and build standards to drive innovation in data center design, including liquid cooling, sustainability, and on-site generation alternatives

Continually assess and update owner furnished equipment specifications for relevance to current and future designs, constructability, and coordination with all controls systems

Interface with the supply chain group to ensure alignment with equipment designs, availability, and cost

Work directly the internal Cologix DCIM, IT, and security teams to ensure alignment with all design standards and consulting engineering design documents

Regular interface with the project construction and operations teams to continually assess design and equipment adequacy related to builds, constructability, schedule, cost, and maintenance

Develop and implement company training plans related to the dissemination of key engineering elements that affect sales and operations, such as liquid to chip cooling processes, noise abatement approach to high decibel servers, etc

Recruit, train, and provide technical leadership to internal engineering personnel. Assign tasks to align with staff abilities and project needs, fostering professional development and skill enhancement

Oversee engineering group capital costs (hours and expenses) to align with annual budgets, manage personnel resources, and optimize overhead utilization while scaling the team to support project workloads

Work with the development team to prepare consultant design budgets for new projects, and maintain existing consultant design budgets on projects in design

Support the energy strategy group in technical discussions with utility companies when assessing existing and future utility service strategies and agreements

Support the business strategy group in performing due diligence for prospective opportunities as well as developing scopes of work for third party consultants in performing due diligence where required

Collaborate with internal and external teams to enhance processes and protocols, ensuring Cologix remains an industry leader in multi-tenant and hyperscale colocation data center design and construction

Develop data-driven designs and equipment specifications to mitigate project risks through innovative planning and partnerships, presenting information to support executive decision-making

Review project documents for quality and consistency throughout the design process, from conceptual design through IFC documents

Conduct site walks as needed during construction to ensure designs meet specifications, and support RFI responses between design teams and internal management where required

Work closely with the commissioning team to ensure vendors and contractors are aligned with the design documents in order to achieve successful project turnover to customers

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringData Center DesignLeadership ExperienceLicensed Professional EngineerConstruction ManagementMEP DisciplinesBuilding Codes KnowledgeEngineering Design SoftwareCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborative Nature

Required

Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the data center or mission-critical industry

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Mechanical or Electrical) in a U.S. state is preferred but not required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field

Extensive experience in design-assist and design-build construction, particularly in data center projects, with a strong understanding of preconstruction planning, construction oversight, and commissioning processes

Expertise to focus on MEP disciplines, as well as a working knowledge of low voltage BMS, EPMS, IT, security, and life safety systems

Understanding of utility service requirements, points of demarcation and responsibilities required

In depth knowledge of data center QAQC and commissioning processes

Proven ability to lead and manage a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to engage with corporate executives, external partners, and cross-functional teams

Collaborative nature with the ability to be the decision maker when needed

Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and industry-specific standards

Proficiency in engineering design software, construction management tools, cloud-based commissioning platforms, and financial management software

Ability and willingness to travel in the US and Canada to support project and team needs

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT

Preferred

A master's degree in a related field is advantageous but not required

Knowledge of typical data center civil and structural disciplines a plus

Knowledge of substation design, procurement, and construction a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account options

Non-accrued PTO

Company paid holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discount Marketplace

Employee Recognition Platform

Company

Cologix, Inc.

Cologix is reinventing the edge—supporting your digital infrastructure journey with robust interconnection at our digital edge and hyperscale edge data centers.

Founded in 2010

Denver, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees