Vantage Data Centers · 1 day ago
Director, Mechanical Engineering, NA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expVantage Data Centers is a leading company in data center infrastructure, seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead the development of data center spaces for current and future projects. This role involves overseeing mechanical design, managing a team, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while collaborating with various departments.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Define and drive the vision for design and engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices
Lead strategic planning for engineering projects, balancing innovation with operational excellence
Evaluate emerging technologies and design methodologies to enhance enterprise value and maintain competitive advantage
Represent the organization in industry forums and maintain strong engagement with the data center engineering community to stay ahead of trends
Build strong relationships across internal teams (Construction, Mission Critical Operation, Market Development, Sales) and external stakeholders (Consultants, Vendors, Contractors)
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights that influence business strategy and product development
Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation through initiatives like the “Employee Think Tank,” ensuring ideas are heard and acted upon
Communicate effectively with department leadership through reports and presentations that drive informed decision-making
Exercise independent judgment in managing engineering activities from concept through commissioning across the portfolio
Drive design and engineering decisions to conclusion, balancing technical requirements, budget constraints, and business priorities
Oversee consultant/vendor qualification and make recommendations for technology adoption and deployment
Ensure lessons learned are integrated into processes to promote continuous improvement
Provide thought leadership and accountability for team performance, budget, and schedule adherence
Oversee QA/QC processes, while mentoring and developing engineering staff, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
Manage team workload effectively to maintain balance, drive efficiency while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work products
Recruit, lead, and manage high-performing mechanical SME team – driving collaboration, accountability, and delivering excellence
Lead all aspects of Mechanical Design and Engineering, including site assessment, conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, and development of construction documents
Oversee inputs and deliverables to guarantee that new data center spaces meet all applicable requirements (BOD, specifications, codes, leases, etc.), while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and added value
Develop and refine design standards to align with company vision and industry benchmarks
Coordinate with site operations to define project requirements and design criteria and provide support for any issues that arise once critical infrastructure is in operation
Work with sales and marketing to provide technical support wherever needed
Stay abreast of new technologies and opportunities to innovate within and beyond the data center industry
Develop and manage content for team learning and onboarding, promoting transparency and two-way communication across the organization
Additional duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in a management role required
15+ years of experience in mechanical design and construction required
Data Center experience is required
Extensive experience in leading technical design teams including cross-discipline knowledge and understanding, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural, and other critical data center trades
Strong understanding of the design, construction, commissioning, and operations processes for North American development projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) design, engineering and construction is a requirement
Familiar with engineering analysis tools such as PipeFlow, 6Sigma CFD software, etc
Travel required is expected to be 15 to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves
Excellent communication skills to effectively work with present information to executive management, operations, sales engineering and finance
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks and CFD modeling software environments
Well versed with all building codes and ordinances, including ASHRAE
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proactive, Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
High level of integrity and professionalism
Preferred
Registration as a US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) strongly preferred
20+ years of experience in mechanical design and construction preferred
Familiarity with AI tools to support process automation and data analysis
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
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