Director Of Design & Engineering, Data Centers

Director Of Design & Engineering

SF Compute's Development Team is actively deploying large GPU clusters into colocation facilities and greenfield builds. The Director of Design & Engineering will be focused on the creation and validation of electrical, mechanical and architectural design for sites ranging from 1MW to 1GW+.

This role will be an integral part of efforts including site validation, conceptual design, scoping bills of materials, and interfacing with external partners in the A&E and EPC space. The Design and Engineering Lead will work closely with internal construction, procurement and hardware teams to collectively design and deliver projects from 0 -> 1. This role is based at SF Compute's headquarters in San Francisco with some travel required. All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of prior data center projects.

About You:

• You have 8+ years of experience designing and architecting data center projects, with a focus on MEP infrastructure
• You hold a current and active Professional Engineering (PE) license
• You have experience value engineering design trade-off's, and managing third-party A&E firms to guide the design phase of projects
• You work well with colleagues on the construction, procurement, and commercial sides of the company to understand supply chain considerations and financial implications of design decisions
• You excel at client communication and relationship management, ensuring client specifications are met, if not exceeded, and that end users are satisfied with the product once completed
• You are experienced in the creation and revision of electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams, architectural layouts, CFD analysis, AutoCAD and other BIM/VDC programs
• You are experienced with hyperscale client requirements and specifications, including national and local codes, and industry standards from ASHRAE, ANSI/BICSI 002 and other standards organizations
• You are experienced with modular, prefabricated, and off-site assembly design and construction

Some Nice To Haves:

• You have experience with high-density liquid cooling systems, including direct liquid cooling (DLC), coolant distribution units (CDUs), and large HVAC systems
• You have experience with medium and high-voltage utility infrastructure, including on-site substations and LV power distribution systems
• You understand DCIM platforms, BMS/BAS architecture, and controls integration for mission-critical facilities
• You have worked within EPC or design-build contract structures on the owner's side, particularly on fast-track programs where construction and design run concurrently
• You have built or standardized design playbooks, reference architectures, or basis-of-design templates from scratch at a growing company
• You have lead and managed an internal team of direct reports, fostering team culture and employee satisfaction under your direct purview
• You hold additional credentials and relevant certifications