Primetals Technologies · 2 days ago
Sr. Director of Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
20+ years expMitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Director of Engineering to lead and grow their design engineering practice across the United States. This role combines hands-on engineering leadership with business development accountability, focusing on P&L management, talent acquisition, and ensuring technical delivery excellence for mission-critical data center facilities.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Own full P&L responsibility for the Engineering Services division, including revenue targets, project profitability, and cost management
Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; prepare financial forecasts and variance analyses
Establish project pricing models, utilization targets, and resource allocation strategies to maximize profitability
Report financial and operational performance to executive leadership through regular business reviews
Build and scale a high-performing engineering team through strategic hiring, onboarding, and retention programs
Recruit, mentor, and develop licensed Professional Engineers (PE) and design professionals across mechanical and electrical disciplines
Establish performance management frameworks, career development paths, and succession planning
Foster an engineering culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provide technical direction and quality assurance for all MEP design deliverables on data center projects
Establish and maintain design standards, engineering guidelines, and QA/QC processes for mission-critical facilities
Lead technical reviews and serve as senior technical authority on complex engineering challenges
Stay current with emerging data center technologies including liquid cooling, high-density power distribution, and energy efficiency solutions
Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients
Develop and present engineering proposals, fee estimates, and scope of work documents
Cultivate long-term client relationships and serve as executive sponsor on key accounts
Represent MHI DCEM at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical forums
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in MEP engineering, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Demonstrated experience in data center or mission-critical facility design
Proven track record of P&L management and financial accountability for engineering operations
Experience building and managing engineering teams of 10+ professionals
Strong understanding of low and medium voltage power systems, cooling infrastructure, and mechanical systems
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Experience with consulting engineering firm operations and client service delivery
Background in hyperscale data center programs (100+ MW facilities)
Familiarity with modular or prefabricated data center solutions
LEED AP, CEM, or other sustainability certifications
Experience working with Japanese corporations or in bi-regional (US/Japan) business environments
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Professional development support
Company
Primetals Technologies
Primetals Technologies renders iron making, casting, hot rolling flat, mini-mills, stell making, processing and metallurgical services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Bill Gackeler, CMA
CFO and Controller
Cathy Martin, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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