Director of Facilities Engineering – AI Data Centers

EZ Blockchain

Director of Facilities Engineering overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams for AI data centers infrastructure. Leading facilities engineering strategy and ensuring operational excellence for multiple campuses.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading facilities engineering programs for AI data centers, focusing on electrical and mechanical systems, operational excellence, and multidisciplinary team leadership. Proven ability to establish engineering standards and ensure high-availability environments across multiple campuses.

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Facilities Engineering Program LeadershipElectrical And Mechanical Systems ExpertiseData Center Infrastructure ExperienceMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipEngineering Design And Commissioning Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringReliability EngineeringEngineering DesignCommissioningHigh-Availability EnvironmentsData Center OperationsStrategic DirectionTechnical SpecificationsDesign Guidelines

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

AI FactoriesData CentersHyperscale InfrastructureMission-Critical FacilitiesPower InfrastructureModular DeploymentsGreenfield CampusesOperational ExcellenceMechanical SystemsElectrical Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and lead the portfolio-wide facilities engineering program for greenfield campuses, powered-shell projects, modular deployments, expansions and selected retrofit opportunities.
Serve as the senior technical owner from site screening and diligence through design, construction, commissioning, turnover and initial operating readiness.
Provide strategic direction and leadership for the facilities operations of multiple AI Factories (data centers), ensuring 24/7 uptime and operational excellence for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.
Develop and execute the facilities engineering strategy for AI data centers distributed across multiple campuses across the county.
Build and lead electrical, mechanical, controls, and reliability engineering teams.
Establish engineering standards, technical specifications, and design guidelines across multiple facilities to meet the constantly evolving AI data center for white space demand.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of engineering experience in mission-critical facilities, data centers, industrial, or power infrastructure.
7+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems supporting high-availability environments.
Experience with hyperscale, AI, or HPC data center infrastructure.
Knowledge of engineering design, commissioning, and reliability engineering practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health (medical, dental, vision)
PTO
Sick
Maternal/Paternal Leave
FSA/HSA
401K
Supplemental Options