Spencer Ogden · 3 days ago
Director of Engineering - Data Centers
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expSpencer Ogden is a leading global technology and infrastructure organization seeking a Director of Engineering – Data Centers. This role oversees the engineering strategy for large-scale data center facilities, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability through technical leadership and multidisciplinary team management.
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Responsibilities
Lead engineering strategy and execution across a growing data center portfolio
Manage multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, structural, and MEP engineers, BIM professionals, and technical program managers
Serve as a senior technical authority throughout planning, design, permitting, construction, and commissioning
Oversee integration of all engineering disciplines to ensure alignment and high-quality delivery
Partner closely with construction, operations, procurement, safety, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle
Lead technical design reviews, scope validation, risk analysis, and issue resolution
Guide the design of critical facility components including power distribution, cooling systems, structural frameworks, fire/life safety systems, and resiliency infrastructure
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, IEEE, IBC, and Uptime classifications
Drive equipment selection and vendor coordination for UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, control systems, and monitoring platforms
Develop and maintain engineering standards, documentation, and repeatable design frameworks
Implement modular and scalable design principles to support rapid, multi-site deployment
Use data, analytics, and operating insights to optimize system performance and lifecycle efficiency
Foster a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and cross-functional collaboration
Provide executive leadership with updates on engineering progress, risks, design decisions, and long-term infrastructure planning
Represent the engineering function in discussions with vendors, consultants, and regulatory authorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or related field
10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles for mission-critical or large-scale technical infrastructure
Proven experience delivering ground-up data centers or complex technical facilities
Strong expertise in MEP systems design, structural engineering, power distribution, and cooling technologies
Deep familiarity with industry standards/codes (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, IEEE, IBC)
Track record of managing interdisciplinary teams, contractors, and external consultants
Preferred
Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments
Proficiency with modular design, prefabrication, or scalable infrastructure solutions
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and technical decision-making skills
Commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient design principles
Willingness to travel for project reviews and site support
Company
Spencer Ogden
Spencer Ogden is the global award-winning energy, engineering and infrastructure recruiter of choice.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MML Capital Partners
2020-02-12Private Equity
Leadership Team
Catherine Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
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