Data Center MEP Director

If you are an elite MEP infrastructure leader ready to step into a leadership Director level role and completely own a massive pipeline, then this is your next move.

I have exclusively partnered with one of the fastest-growing, privately-backed data center developers across the US. They are aggressively scaling, entirely unbothered by market slowdowns, and have an immediate ~ 85 MW pipeline cooking right now across Central Texas, with more hyperscale sites in the queue.

• Location: Remote with 30% Travel to Austin
• Organisation: National Data Center Developer
• Compensation and Benefits Package: $185,000 - $225,000 + 25-30% Bonus

About the Role

As the MEP Director, you will serve as the technical owner of record. You will direct AE and MEP design consultants, validate OFCI equipment selections, lead customer-facing technical engagement, and translate hyperscale and enterprise customer requirements into flawless IFC documents that meet schedule, budget, and reliability targets.

What You'll Do

• Advanced Cooling: Drive initiatives in cutting-edge, high-density cooling ecosystems - including liquid, direct-to-chip, and immersion technologies.
• Consultant Management: Manage AE/MEP consultants masterfully through all SD, DD, CD, and IFC phases, straight through to construction support.
• Equipment Ownership: Own critical OFCI equipment specification, vendor selection, submittal review, and FAT participation.
• Commissioning & Turnover: Oversee Level 1-5 commissioning planning and final customer turnover.
• Scale the Function: Build and scale there internal engineering function to support our hyper-growth.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Leadership: 8+ years of progressive engineering leadership with significant, dedicated data center experience.
• Technical Credentials: BS in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or a valid PE license (Texas or reciprocal)
• Scale & Scope: Proven owner/developer-side experience successfully delivering 20+ MW projects from Basis of Design (BOD) through final turnover.
• Industry Standards: Deep working knowledge of Uptime Tier III/IV, ASHRAE 90.4 & TC 9.9, and NFPA 70/70E/72/110.

The organization are moving at serious speed, and are building the infrastructure that powers the next generation of AI.