Fleet Data Centers ยท 1 day ago
Director, Capacity Engineering
Mercer Island, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
12+ years expFleet Data Centers is a leading provider of mega-scale data center solutions, focused on delivering tailored infrastructure for cloud and AI demands. The Director of Capacity Engineering will oversee the lifecycle of server rack integration, ensuring efficient onboarding and management across multiple sites, while leading capacity planning and systems engineering efforts.
Data CenterData Center AutomationIT Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead the "Service Delivery" lifecycle. Ensure customer-owned or leased hardware is racked, stacked, and patched according to specific SLAs
Optimize the "White Space" floor plan to maximize power density and cooling efficiency across shared data halls
Oversee the design and build-out of custom security cages, specialized containment (hot/cold aisle), and high-density rack configurations
Manage the deployment of complex meet-me-room (MMR) architecture, ensuring seamless fiber/copper cross-connects between tenants and carriers
Standardize the "Smart Hands" service catalog. Train and lead technicians to perform hardware swaps, power cycles, and audits on behalf of remote customers
Ensure all deployments meet rigorous security and uptime standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) required by enterprise and financial tenants
Develop and execute a global deployment strategy that aligns with capacity planning and business growth forecasts
Oversee the "dock-to-live" process, ensuring racks are received, positioned, powered, and networked with maximum efficiency and minimal rework
Partner with Data Center Design, Networking, Power & Cooling, and Logistics teams to resolve bottlenecks and optimize the deployment "playbook."
Accountable for the lifecycle of physical capacity, from long-range forecasting of space and power to the granular execution of rack-level deployments
Accountable for designing the high-density, scalable blueprints that power global cloud and AI services. Lead the rack architectural design and standardization of rack-level infrastructure
Accountable for forecasting and data modeling for the datacenter planning including scenario modeling, analytical dashboards and fault detection models
Qualification
Required
12+ years in data center operations, infrastructure engineering, or large-scale hardware deployment
Minimum 7-8 years in a senior leadership role managing distributed teams and high-stakes projects
Deep understanding of rack-level architecture, including PDU configurations, structured cabling (fiber/copper), and liquid cooling integration (RDHx/Direct-to-Chip)
Proven track record of managing hyperscale or enterprise-level build-outs across multiple geographic regions
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA or MS preferred)
Experience with Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies
Familiarity with DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software and asset tracking systems
Knowledge of global trade compliance and logistics for heavy infrastructure
Proven ability to interface with external CTOs and Infrastructure Leads to translate their technical requirements into physical deployments
Expertise in PDU branch circuit monitoring, ATS (Static Transfer Switches), and structured cabling standards (TIA-942)
Experience managing loading dock operations and specialized lift equipment (e.g., ServerLIFT) for high-value client assets
Experience managing 'Price-to-Win' deployment costs to maintain healthy margins on colocation contracts
Benefits
100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K program
Standard paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Company
Fleet Data Centers
Fleet Data Centers is a data infrastructure company that designs, constructs, and operates mega-scale data centers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase