Data Center Design Engineering Director

1 day ago

Washington, United States Vantage Data Centers Full time

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure for the world's hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. With operations across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, we have evolved data center design in groundbreaking ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency, and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The Design Engineering team plays a critical role in guiding the development and operation of best-in-class data centers for our hyperscale customers by providing business-minding Design and Engineering expertise. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join our team as a seasoned Design Manager for North America.

Job Description

This role will champion product performance and technical excellence, leading multifunctional teams of skilled engineers focused on critical data center infrastructure systems. You will take ownership of the entire design life cycle for both existing and new developments in your region, ensuring seamless collaboration between Sales and Solutions Engineering, EH&S, New Site Development, Construction, Design Engineering SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), Sustainability, Automation & Controls, Security, IT, and Operations.

You will lead the regional change management process and work closely with partners to ensure concise communication and quick decision making, tracking programmatic feedback and lessons learned. In this role, you will solve intricate engineering challenges and guide their resolution, upholding and enhancing existing standards for each project.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the development, review, maintenance, and enhancement of design packages, standards, and specifications to ensure consistent, reliable systems.
  • Establishing and distributing project standards, including tracking deviations from Vantage and Customer requirements.
  • Collaborating closely with the regional development team and Sales and Solution Engineering to ensure lease agreement compliance.
  • Attending assigned sites regularly and frequently to lead internal and external design teams.
  • Cultivating strong client relationships by leading technical meetings and offering support to internal partners.

In addition, you will be responsible for driving benchmarking initiatives for internal regional alignment and ensuring the highest design and construction quality standards. You will also develop a culture of continuous improvement by conducting Lessons Learned meetings and implementing insights across projects and regions.

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 + Bonus

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Alternative, relevant education or experience such as military service or exceptional experience/training may be considered.
  • 3+ years of experience in data center design management or equivalent leadership roles; 5+ years preferred.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in data center design and familiarity with North American construction markets preferred.
  • Familiarity with building codes and fire ordinances.
Benefits

Vantage Data Centers offers a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. We are proud to provide a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Our benefits package includes:

  • Health and dental insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
About Vantage Data Centers

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do.

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