Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting · 3 months ago
Data Center Engineering Design Director
Denver, CO, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expPkaza is a leading mission-critical data center developer and wholesale provider, seeking an experienced Director of Data Center Engineering Design. The role involves leading the development and oversight of critical power and mechanical infrastructure design for data center facilities, managing engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead and manage engineering design projects for small to large scale data centers, focusing on electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs, generators, liquid cooling, etc.)
Direct the development, review, and maintenance of design contracts, specifications, and standards
Develop greenfield data center concepts including electrical system designs, HVAC and cooling loads, and perform power system analysis
Mentor and guide engineers and subject matter experts / SME's, providing strategic and technical leadership
Manage engineering schedules and project timelines to ensure timely delivery
Facilitate the design process, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with standards, codes, and client requirements
Provide constructability reviews and cost/schedule feedback throughout design and construction
Collaborate with business development, product, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, and operations teams to ensure cross-functional alignment
Lead design-related change management, tracking RFIs, change requests, and ensuring resolution
Support site startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes; represent design during factory witness testing and operational handover
Develop and enforce engineering best practices, QA/QC standards, and compliance measures
Conduct lessons learned reviews and incorporate feedback into design standards
Drive design improvement and resiliency efforts using system risk analysis and power monitoring data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required; Master's degree or PE/EIT license a plus
7-15+ years of experience in data center engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity
Previous experience at an MEP Consulting, A/E, or engineering firm is a must
Deep understanding of critical MEP infrastructure, operational handover, and commissioning processes
Experience with hyperscale and colocation data center design and construction
Familiarity with NEC, building codes, industry standards, and data center best practices
Strong proficiency in engineering tools and platforms: AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MATLAB, MS Office Suite, etc
Skilled in root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and operations documentation development
Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders
Preferred
Military veterans with technical experience in electrical/mechanical systems highly encouraged to apply (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army Power Generation, Air Force Power Production, etc.)
Benefits
Medical insurance
A 401(k) plan
Company
Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting
Pkaza LLC dba Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting is a Niche Staffing Solutions Firm that specializes in Critical Facilities / Data Center Recruitment.
Founded in 2006Matthews, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase