Senior Data Center Development Engineer

Senior Design & Development Manager – Data Centre Construction

My client is a leading AI cloud infrastructure provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. Their vertically integrated platform is supported by an extensive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centres across renewable-rich regions in North America.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Design & Development Manager to report into the VP of Project Development & Delivery. This is a high-impact role focused on site origination, campus master planning, and front-end engineering—turning early-stage opportunities into build-ready projects.

The successful candidate will lead campus-level design strategy, guide technical direction, and ensure projects align with business standards, scalability goals, and operational performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site master planning and conceptual design for new data centre campuses

• Drive front-end engineering to ensure designs are scalable, buildable, and operationally efficient

• Translate development opportunities into technically robust, execution-ready plans

• Partner with development, engineering, innovation, and construction teams

• Manage external architectural and engineering consultants from concept through detailed design

• Ensure alignment with internal design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements

• Support due diligence, feasibility studies, and design standardisation initiatives

• Facilitate a smooth handover from development into delivery

Requirements

• Approx. 10+ years’ experience in data centres, mission-critical environments, or large-scale infrastructure design/development

• Background in engineering, architecture, or related discipline

• Experience with campus master planning and front-end design

• Strong understanding of data centre systems, constructability, and design standards

• Proven ability to manage consultants and cross-functional stakeholders

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Proficient with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar tools

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person