Senior Manager – Datacenter Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead and expand a multidisciplinary team focused on electrical, mechanical, controls/automation, and data center infrastructure engineering and construction.

• Create and manage engineering standards and specifications for AI/GPU data centers, encompassing liquid cooling, power distribution, and controls/automation.

• Act as the technical authority and the final escalation point for unresolved infrastructure challenges.

• Conduct engineering due diligence for new colocation and build-to-suit facilities.

• Manage vendor and OEM infrastructure engineering relationships, driving root-cause investigations.

• Lead or sponsor root-cause analyses and ensure that corrective actions are completed and verified.

• Oversee infrastructure specifications, technical documentation, and change governance.

• Collaborate with Site Operations, Deployment, Construction, and Design teams.

• Monitor infrastructure reliability metrics and prioritize engineering investments accordingly.

• Conduct compliance reviews in alignment with applicable codes and safety standards.

• Develop and maintain audits of existing sites, prioritizing necessary remediation efforts.

• Manage outsourced engineering talent effectively.

• Cultivate engineering talent and establish succession plans.

• Report directly to the VP of Data Center Operations & Engineering.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in mission-critical engineering, with direct involvement in data center infrastructure.

• More than 5 years of experience leading engineering teams, including hiring, developing, and retaining senior technical talent.

• At least 5 years managing outsourced engineering teams.

• Extensive hands-on experience with liquid cooling systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and controls/automation platforms.

• Proven experience in root-cause analysis involving OEMs for infrastructure component failures.

• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, local electrical code, and relevant mechanical and safety regulations.

• Experience collaborating with Legal/EHS on compliance reviews.

• Background in conducting technical due diligence for colocation or build-to-suit data center facilities.

• A successful track record of establishing engineering standards that can be implemented across multiple sites.

• Willingness to travel 20–30% for new-site due diligence, commissioning support, and vendor/OEM engineering evaluations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Potential equity grant for new hires.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program available in participating countries.

• Flexible time-off policy.

• Opportunities for local team meetups.

• Support for mental health and well-being.

• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.

• Access to professional development resources.

• Remote work arrangement available.