Director of Engineering – Data Centers

Rosendin

Director of Engineering for Data Centers overseeing engineering teams and guiding operational planning. Collaborating with senior leadership for high-profile data center designs and projects.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSterling • Arizona, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director of Engineering – Data Centers is a key leadership role responsible for guiding regional engineering strategy, operations, and performance.
This leader will oversee engineering teams delivering state‑of‑the‑art data center designs—including next‑generation AI‑focused facilities.
In partnership with senior leadership, this role influences strategic direction, operational planning, and overall engineering excellence.
Provide input on strategic decision making and processes to the VP, Engineering and other Directors and Officers.
Reports directly to the Senior Director or Vice President, Engineering and participate in senior manager planning including engineering, detailing/modeling and principal engineering (non-production or not design related) work for the firm.
Develops and oversees the Engineering operation in their region of responsibility.
Recruit, train and deploy staff throughout their region of responsibility.
Responsible for the HR and budgetary oversight for the Regional Engineering group.
Ability to develop proposals and meet, present and secure work on behalf of the firm either alone or in concert with of others in the firm.
Directs preliminary engineering activities, such as the project development, programming or schematic design phase of work, when needed with a focus on large value or high risk work.
Directs delicate or significant project close-out, installation or manufacturing QA/QC or testing/commissioning operations on behalf of the Operations group.
Ability to develop complex and interrelated project-specific work, such as sequence of operations, equipment/system testing scripts or complex engineering products.
Visit project locations to ascertain existing conditions, perform feasibility studies, test factory-built systems prior to shipment and conduct field investigations as requested by the Operations Team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or related discipline.
Typically requires 12 years of related work experience - Can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience.
Registration as a licensed US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required for this position.
Advanced knowledge of all aspects of building systems electrical engineering, manufacturing or technology is required.
Advanced management skills are required, including work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, staff development and advancement planning.
Advanced knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
The ability to analyze and resolve technically complex engineering problems.
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, Trade Partners, and others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
401K
Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical engineeringbuilding systems engineeringmanufacturing technologyequipment testingsystem testingcommissioningproject developmentprogrammingschematic designengineering problem analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipwork planningresource managementstaff oversightstaff developmenttime managementadaptabilitycommunicationteam collaborationproactivity

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.)Bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringBachelor's degree in architectural engineeringBachelor's degree in construction sciences