Senior Manager – Datacenter Engineering

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Act as the technical authority and primary escalation point for engineering-related infrastructure issues.

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

• Manage vendor and OEM infrastructure engineering partnerships and facilitate root-cause engagements.

• Lead or sponsor root-cause analyses and oversee engineering corrective actions until verified completion.

• Oversee infrastructure specifications, technical documentation, and governance of changes.

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

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

• Conduct compliance assessments against applicable codes and safety regulations.

• Establish and maintain an audit process for existing sites, prioritizing necessary remediation efforts.

• Manage outsourced engineering talent efficiently.

• Cultivate engineering and construction talent while developing succession plans.

• Travel 20–30% for new-site due diligence, commissioning assistance, and vendor/OEM evaluations.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related Engineering field, 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 professionals.

• At least 5 years managing outsourced engineering teams effectively.

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

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

• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, local electrical codes, and relevant mechanical and safety standards.

• Proven experience collaborating with Legal/EHS on compliance evaluations.

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

• Track record of establishing engineering standards that are scalable across multiple sites.

• Willingness to travel 20–30%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Potential for a new hire equity grant.

• Eligibility for the Employee Stock Purchase Program in participating countries.

• Flexible time-off policy.

• Opportunities for local team meetups.

• Support for mental health and overall well-being.

• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and educational pursuits.

• Access to professional development resources.

• Option for remote work.