Senior Manager – Datacenter Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

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

• Develop and take ownership of engineering standards and specifications for AI/GPU data centers, focusing on liquid cooling, power distribution, and controls/automation.

• Act as the technical authority and 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 engagements.

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

• Own infrastructure specifications, maintain technical documentation, and govern changes.

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

• Monitor and report on infrastructure reliability metrics, prioritizing engineering investments accordingly.

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

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

• Oversee outsourced engineering talent.

• Cultivate engineering and construction talent while developing 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, particularly 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 of experience managing outsourced engineering teams.

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

• Experience in conducting or directly supporting root-cause analysis with OEMs regarding infrastructure component failures.

• Proficient knowledge of relevant electrical, mechanical, and safety codes, including NFPA 70E and local electrical codes.

• Experience collaborating with Legal/EHS on compliance reviews.

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

• Proven track record of developing engineering standards that can be scaled across multiple sites.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Potential for a new hire equity grant.

• Opportunity to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program in eligible countries.

• Flexible time off policy.

• 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.