Design Lead

Digital Realty

Subregional Design Lead overseeing architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering for data centers at Digital Realty. Leading project teams and ensuring compliance with design standards and codes.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeAshburn • North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing engineering teams and projects, with a strong focus on building systems, code compliance, and quality assurance. Proficient in mentoring staff and developing work plans to enhance personnel performance and project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural or Electrical/Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Registration as an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer or Architect10-15 Years of Experience in Data Centers and Mission Critical FacilitiesExtensive Knowledge of Building and Energy CodesAutoCAD and Revit Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Building Systems DesignCode ComplianceQuality AssuranceProject ManagementPerformance EvaluationStaff MentoringEngineering Methods DevelopmentTechnical Document WritingData Center DesignMission Critical Facility Design

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevitBuilding Systems CommissioningQuality Control EvaluationsProgram Document Editing

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Registration as an Engineer or ArchitectLEED APBuilding Systems Commissioning CxA

Industry Keywords

Building CodesEnergy CodesASHRAE CodesNFPA CodesZoning LawsFire RegulationsConstruction SystemsProject ObjectivesWorkload ProjectionsDiscipline Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determine staffing needs by disciplines, by team and for individual projects based upon the current and projected workload; collect information and feedback from managers including staffing recommendations and workload projections
Act as a mentor for discipline personnel by providing continuous assistance and support through professional training and career development
Build work plans associated with personnel development within the discipline and review the performance and work quality through evaluations that are conducted on a regular basis including formal annual and mid-year reviews; provide recognition for outstanding contributions as well as provide constructive criticism for areas of improvement
Review all Architectural, Mechanical, and Engineering deliverables for technical content and quality, drawing quality and adherence to code/project requirements so that they meet project requirements
Participate and lead discipline meetings and design reviews with design team personnel
Discuss discipline and project objectives, requirements and budgets with clientele, design staff, and senior leadership
Establish design standards and procedures to manage the work of staff as well as the project teams by assisting in the review of quality assurance and quality control evaluations
Collaborate with staff, Project Managers and Market Sector Leaders to improve or develop new engineering methods to improve efficiency, technique, quality, and dependability
Provide oversight and assistance with writing and editing of program documents, specifications and equipment selection for building systems and device
Personally, conduct or delegate job-site observations to ensure projects are adhering to specifications and design intent
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance in relation to zoning laws, fire regulations, building codes and other ordinances; convey applicable changes of local, state, and federal regulations and ordinances to discipline appropriate personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree or other advanced education is preferred
Professional Registration as an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer or Architect is required
Extensive familiarity and working knowledge of Building and Energy Codes, ASHRAE codes, NFPA codes
LEED AP preferred and a plus
Building Systems Commissioning CxA is a plus
10-15 years minimum experience encompassing the design of Data Centers and Mission Critical facilities is required
7-10 years of progressive management experience
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with discipline personnel, office staff, and clientele
Demonstrated ability to promote and establish teamwork and individual leadership within the discipline
Ability to successfully and continuously lead a team of engineering professionals to meet and exceed project, discipline, and business unit goals
Extensive knowledge of building codes and construction systems
Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to become involved in several projects and remain up to date on the various developmental stages
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge in practice and of capabilities of AutoCAD, Revit, and other production software

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
401k match
disability benefits
wellness and education benefits
employee stock purchase plan
paid time off
holidays