Senior Director, Data Center Design – Engineering

CleanSpark

. Own and maintain engineering standards, Basis of Design, and design criteria across electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, controls, telecom, and site infrastructure disciplines .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeGeorgia • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering design for data centers, including MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, and cooling architectures. Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage commissioning processes, and ensure operational readiness for mission-critical facilities.

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Electrical Engineering Degree15+ Years Experience in Data Center DesignSenior Technical Leadership ExperienceMV/LV Distribution KnowledgeCommissioning and Integrated Systems Testing

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Hard Skills

Electrical Distribution ArchitectureMechanical Cooling SystemsUtility Interconnection DesignLoad Studies and Protection CoordinationDesign-for-Schedule ReviewsTechnical Studies and CalculationsValue EngineeringRisk Assessment and MitigationCommissioning Program ManagementTechnical Recommendations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadership and MentoringConstructability JudgmentCollaboration with Construction TeamsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMission-Critical FacilitiesHigh-Density ComputeRedundancy and Resilience TopologiesEnergization PlanningFacility TurnoverO&M RequirementsAs-Builts DocumentationTechnical Bid EvaluationsStandardization and Repeatability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain engineering standards, Basis of Design, and design criteria across electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, controls, telecom, and site infrastructure disciplines
Define and approve electrical distribution, generation, backup power, UPS, and mechanical cooling architectures for high-density AI/HPC loads
Lead utility and substation engineering interfaces, including load studies, interconnection requirements, protection, metering, and energization sequencing
Direct the Director, Data Center Design and external consultants; review and approve technical studies, calculations, diagrams, equipment selections, and design deliverables
Lead constructability, value engineering, design-for-schedule reviews, and resolution of technical issues, RFIs, and design conflicts
Own the commissioning program, including scope, commissioning agents, test scripts, integrated systems testing, energization, and turnover readiness
Lead engineering operational readiness, including handover documentation, as-builts, O&M requirements, spare parts, and maintainability criteria
Evaluate equipment vendors and long-lead procurement specifications; support technical bid evaluations and scopes of work
Assess portfolio engineering risks and drive mitigation into standards and project plans
Support tenant and customer technical requirements and participate in customer and partner forums
Drive standardization and repeatability across data center sites
Build and mentor the in-house engineering team and define technical competencies and development paths
Provide technical recommendations and updates to project and executive leadership
Report to the VP, Projects and serve as technical lead for the Director, Data Center Design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
15+ years of progressive experience in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale power and industrial facility design and engineering
At least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role
Deep knowledge of MV/LV distribution, generation, UPS, protection and coordination, chilled water, air and liquid cooling, and heat rejection for high-density compute
Experience defining redundancy and resilience topologies and translating availability targets into design criteria
Hands-on experience with utility interconnection, substation design, and energization planning for large loads
Experience leading Levels 1–5 commissioning, integrated systems testing, and facility turnover on mission-critical projects
Ability to lead engineering consultants, contractors, and internal technical staff and defend technical decisions
Strong constructability judgment and experience partnering with construction teams through design, procurement, and field execution
Excellent communication skills
Candidates must be insurable under CleanSpark's vehicle insurance policy when duties involve company vehicle operation or travel between job sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities and anti-discrimination protections
Company vehicle/travel-related duties, subject to insurability under CleanSpark's vehicle insurance policy