MEP Design Director – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

MEP Design Director overseeing engineering design for data center construction in a global services firm. Managing technical quality and ensuring project delivery across all phases.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in MEP engineering design management, ensuring compliance with codes and safety requirements while effectively collaborating with construction teams and external consultants. Possesses strong technical skills in grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utilities, supported by extensive experience in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MEP Engineering Design ManagementCivil Engineering ExperienceGrading And Drainage ExpertiseExternal Consultant ManagementTechnical Specification Review

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringSite DevelopmentInfrastructure DeliveryGradingDrainageStormwater ManagementUtilitiesRoadwaysEarthworkTechnical Specification Review

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering

Industry Keywords

MEPDesign AssuranceComplianceRisk ManagementCost Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee MEP engineering design efforts across all phases of development
Serve as the client’s MEP SME, providing technical and design management oversight
Monitor MEP plans, calculations, specifications, and reports for approval
Facilitate the design assurance process, ensuring client comments are addressed
Collaborate with other leads to verify compliance with codes and safety requirements
Support complex design challenges with the Innovation & Engineering team
Leverage project experience for early site due diligence and utility routing
Manage external engineering consultants and coordinate with construction teams
Monitor project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies
Collaborate with cost management to support budget development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in civil engineering, site development, or infrastructure delivery
Strong technical background in grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadways, and earthwork
Proven experience managing external engineering consultants and coordinating with construction teams
Ability to interpret and review civil engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and technical specifications
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great place to work
Healthy work-life balance
Flexible working environment