Director - Global Electrical Data Center Design/Engineering

2 months ago


Seattle, United States Metric Geo Full time

Metric Geo are partnered with a global data center developer looking to expand their US construction team. This position requires you to be based in or relocate to Seattle or the Bay Area.


You will be responsible for developing global design and engineering strategies, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and will develop electrical design strategies the global program delivers capacity to market safely, swiftly, and with high quality.


Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and lead electrical design strategies for our global program, covering systems for hyperscale data centers, including sub-station, site, facility power distribution, and backup power systems.
  • Direct the creation of our global electrical design roadmap, evaluating new technologies to meet future customer needs and business objectives.
  • Stay current with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, recommending new technologies to enhance reliability and efficiency.
  • Provide leadership and direction to regional teams to implement localized electrical design strategies worldwide.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop design criteria and project budget strategies that align with customer requirements and business objectives.
  • Offer technical review and design direction for the global site selection program, coordinating sub-station design and site utility power distribution with electrical utility providers.
  • Support the technical review and qualification of global equipment vendor selections.
  • Evaluate customer requirements and RFPs, providing technical responses and documentation, and interfacing with customers to understand requirements and develop solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.


If you're interested in learning more about this position, please apply directly and I will reach out for a confidential conversation.



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