Director – Data Center Engineering

Director – Data Center Engineering

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with a strong focus on data center design management.
• Experience in data center design and construction process, including greenfields and retrofits.
• Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (approximately 30% travel).

Responsibilities

• Help lead the engineering & innovation process for new-build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion.
• Utilize and maintain design framework including standardized tools, techniques, and processes to ensure clarity and consistency across all projects.
• Ensure equipment designs align with standards and meet project goals for functionality and performance.
• Drive product innovation and design to enhance sustainability and speed-to-market.
• Help lead R&D efforts with OFCI Vendors to ensure ongoing product refinement.
• Assist in executing test fits, development planning, and design milestones, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Oversee the team managing construction administration (CA) activities, upholding design integrity and resolving construction challenges related to design intent.
• Direct the implementation of effective design change management processes, ensuring alignment with reference designs and client standards.
• Define budgets, risks and scope. Track costs, both hard and soft for developments.
• Conduct design reviews and lead value engineering exercises to optimize cost and performance.
• Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.
• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction and exceed customer’s expectations on each project.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into project execution.
• Facilitate coordination among real estate, and finance teams for holistic project execution.
• Manage zoning, entitlement, and permitting processes, ensuring timely approvals and compliance with local building codes and standards.
• Collaborate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding requests and comments to streamline the review process.
• Manage external consultants required to streamline permitting/entitlements requirements during design.
• Stay updated on advancements in data center design and incorporate emerging technologies into projects.
• Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.
• Conduct and maintain ongoing and post-project reviews to document lessons learned and share insights across the program.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure facilities meet design intent and quality expectations.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Professional licensure (Registered Architect or PE) preferred.
• Expertise in managing CSA and MEP systems design for large-scale data center projects, including MV/LV telecom and security systems.
• Knowledge in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and project management software (e.g., Bluebeam, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including cooling, power distribution, and fire protection systems.
• Computer proficiency: MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer (in addition to general Microsoft tools).
• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness.