Director, Mechanical Engineering

Vantage Data Centers

Director of Mechanical Engineering overseeing mechanical design for data center projects at Vantage Data Centers. Leading a team to innovate and ensure alignment with strategic corporate objectives.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeAshburn • Arizona, California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the vision for design and engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices
Lead strategic planning for engineering projects, balancing innovation with operational excellence
Evaluate emerging technologies and design methodologies to enhance enterprise value and maintain competitive advantage
Represent the organization in industry forums and maintain strong engagement with the data center engineering community to stay ahead of trends
Build strong relationships across internal teams (Construction, Mission Critical Operation, Market Development, Sales) and external stakeholders (Consultants, Vendors, Contractors)
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights that influence business strategy and product development
Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation through initiatives like the “Employee Think Tank,” ensuring ideas are heard and acted upon
Communicate effectively with department leadership through reports and presentations that drive informed decision-making
Exercise independent judgment in managing engineering activities from concept through commissioning across the portfolio
Drive design and engineering decisions to conclusion, balancing technical requirements, budget constraints, and business priorities
Oversee consultant/vendor qualification and make recommendations for technology adoption and deployment
Ensure lessons learned are integrated into processes to promote continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Registration as a US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) strongly preferred
8+ years of experience in a management role required
15+ years of experience in mechanical design and construction required, 20+ years preferred
Data Center experience is required
Extensive experience in leading technical design teams including: Cross-discipline knowledge and understanding, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural, and other critical data center trades
Strong understanding of the design, construction, commissioning, and operations processes for North American development projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) design, engineering and construction is a requirement
Familiar with engineering analysis tools such as PipeFlow, 6Sigma CFD software, etc.
Travel required is expected to be 15 to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision coverage
life and AD&D
short and long-term disability coverage
paid time off
employee assistance
participation in a 401k program that includes company match
many other additional voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designconstructiondata center engineeringdesign methodologiesengineering analysisCSA designMEP designcommissioningproject managementtechnical design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem solvingstrategic planningrelationship buildingindependent judgmentinnovationinfluencing

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.)