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$120,000–$180,000/yr
US

  • Oversee colocation and hyper-scale data center projects from due diligence through construction administration.
  • Lead design teams across architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality projects.
  • Develop technical and financial proposals, manage project plans, and proactively communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Data Center Design Project Management Client Communication

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  • Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops, design reviews, and large scale workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Author scopes of work for contracts, issue and administer contracts, and define and track deliverables from various parties.
  • Track cost, schedule, progress and scope, provide health reporting, and coordinate design activities with procurement and construction.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. Majority-owned by CBRE Group, the world's largest commercial real estate services firm, they promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

$190,000–$210,000/yr
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  • Serve as a strategic technical authority in mechanical engineering for hyperscale data centers and set standards.
  • Collaborate with leadership, SMEs, and consultants to align engineering vision and best practices.
  • Mentor and develop SMEs while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Vantage designs, builds, and operates data centers for hyperscalers and enterprises globally. The company fosters a collaborative, no-ego culture and focuses on sustainable innovation.

US Finland

  • Manage end-to-end delivery of data center construction projects from planning through commissioning and turnover.
  • Lead all aspects of data hall buildout including racks, containment, power distribution, cooling integration, and network readiness.
  • Drive vendors and contractors to execute fit-out scope on aggressive timelines while ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and safety.

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs, delivering industry-leading training and inference speeds. The company works with leading model labs and enterprises, fostering a simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

$80,000–$115,000/yr
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  • Coordinate proposal activities, maintain pursuit records, and track milestones and follow-up actions.
  • Support proposal setup, schedules, checklists, and compliance tracking.
  • Coordinate inputs from program managers, finance, and technical teams; escalate issues.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, delivering professional services across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. With over 50,000 employees, the firm partners with public and private clients to create sustainable, resilient solutions.

$135,000–$180,000/yr

  • Develop and review electrical design packages including switchgear, generators, UPS, and busway for high-density compute facilities.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams to ensure capacity, redundancy, and code compliance across sites.
  • Act as electrical subject matter expert in client design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and support construction and site selection.

Vultr provides high-performance cloud compute, GPU, bare metal, and storage solutions from 33 global data centers, serving hundreds of thousands of customers across 185 countries. As the world's largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company, Vultr values innovation, flexibility, and long-term employee commitment with a $3.5 billion valuation.

$150,000–$220,000/yr
US

  • Plan, direct, and execute multiple moderate-to-large scale projects for data center site development and portfolio strategy.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and build trust with clients, communities, and regulatory entities.
  • Drive due diligence, zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure processes to completion.

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting firm solving complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We are a Fortune 500 team of 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create positive impact worldwide.

$100,000–$150,000/yr
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  • Lead complex data center projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, and stakeholder communication.
  • Mitigate risks, coordinate value engineering, and support business development.

A project management firm that delivers complex data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. The company fosters a collaborative, client-focused environment and is committed to an inclusive workplace.

Canada

  • Lead multimillion-dollar mission-critical projects for data centers, financial institutions, and power plants.
  • Manage teams of employees, subcontractors, and client vendors, assigning tasks and schedules.
  • Develop testing procedures for power, hydraulic, and cooling systems and participate in high-risk system tests.

Veolia North America is a subsidiary of Veolia group, providing water, waste, and energy management services. It has over 10,000 employees across 350 locations, with an inclusive culture and commitment to equal opportunity.

US 3w PTO

  • Lead pre-development activities for data center projects including site selection, due diligence, entitlements, and permitting.
  • Coordinate utility planning, infrastructure delivery, and stakeholder management to ensure project readiness.
  • Manage schedules, budgets, and risk registers to support speed-to-market and cost predictability.

KALCON is a construction and development firm specializing in data center and mission critical projects. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued.

$132,400–$238,400/yr
US 2w PTO

  • Design and integrate electrical systems for data center power and cooling products, from generator to AI rack integration.
  • Develop specifications, select components, route wiring, and transition designs to manufacturing.
  • Lead design reviews and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliable, compliant infrastructure.

Jabil is a trusted partner for the world's top brands, delivering engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience and over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise and focuses on sustainability and diverse communities.

  • Lead due diligence and master planning phases for data center portfolios, overseeing engineering firms and general contractors.
  • Monitor construction progress, prepare executive-level updates, and manage budgets and cost control for assigned projects.
  • Serve as the lead point of contact for clients, driving alignment across internal and external teams through transparent communication.

EverOn focuses exclusively on data center construction, providing deep industry expertise and specialized knowledge for complex projects. The company fosters a culture of excellence that attracts ambitious, talented people and emphasizes collaboration and accountability.

Ukraine

  • Assist Project Managers with scheduling, task tracking, and deliverable coordination for data center design projects.
  • Facilitate communication across multidisciplinary engineering teams and maintain project documentation.
  • Organize meetings, prepare status reports, and track action items to keep projects on schedule.

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers, including hyperscale and AI facilities. As a business unit within Salas O'Brien, it offers a collaborative, dynamic remote environment with a team of engineering professionals.

$160,000–$180,000/yr
Global

  • Oversee land engineering and preparation for data center construction projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and site suitability.
  • Coordinate utility integration including solar, water, and fiber with contracted companies to meet project timelines and budgets.
  • Manage multiple projects, negotiate water supply agreements, and conduct due diligence on prospective land acquisitions.

Hanwha Energy USA is a comprehensive energy solutions provider specializing in utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, and data center development. As part of the Hanwha Group—a Fortune Global 300 company—they have over a decade of experience and offer a collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and reliability.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Lead strategic workforce planning and operational readiness for large-scale datacenter infrastructure projects.
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  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align staffing strategies with project milestones and mitigate risks.

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US

  • Own security design basis across hyperscale data center portfolio, from design through delivery and tenant turnover.
  • Set enterprise standards for physical and electronic security, including fencing, gates, guard houses, vehicle barriers, and access control.
  • Serve as technical design authority, partnering with delivery, construction, and engineering teams on all projects.

Beale Infrastructure Group develops and owns hyperscale data center campuses for global tech companies. Backed by Blue Owl Capital, it is a rapidly growing firm with a lean, entrepreneurial culture and an expanding U.S. pipeline.

$108,072–$163,530/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Own the electrical design for modular containerized data centers, from single-line diagrams through commissioning.
  • Run protective device coordination, arc flash, and short-circuit studies in SKM, ETAP, or equivalent.
  • Review vendor submittals and directly support manufacturing partners and field commissioning across time zones.

Armada is a hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory. With nearly $500 million in funding and deployments in over 60 countries, it fosters a culture of ownership, autonomy, and impact.

US

  • Lead complex electrical power projects from planning through commissioning and delivery.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, clients, and vendors to meet technical and financial goals.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, quality, and risk while driving digital innovation.

They are a leading engineering and consulting firm delivering power infrastructure solutions for mission-critical facilities, data centers, and advanced energy systems. The culture is collaborative, valuing growth, diversity, and improvement.

  • Lead delivery of complex data center portfolios from concept through turnover.
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams through design, construction, and financial management.
  • Drive continuous improvement and mentor direct reports to ensure delivery excellence.

EverOn Construction delivers advanced data center portfolios across the country. The company focuses on high-performance facilities and values accountability, collaboration, and thoughtful problem solving.

$120,000–$180,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of low-voltage projects for AI data center deployments, from kickoff through closeout.
  • Manage schedules, budgets, contractors, and risks while coordinating with engineers and field teams to hit milestones.
  • Provide clear weekly updates and ensure structured cabling and fiber systems are delivered to spec and on time.

Nscale is a vertically integrated AI cloud company that owns and operates the full stack—from energy and data centres to GPU superclusters and AI services. It is a fast-growing, remote-first startup with a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability, deploying hyperscale AI infrastructure across Europe and the US.

$180,000–$195,000/yr
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  • Leads site diligence, campus master planning, entitlements, and permitting for data center and energy projects from site control through construction.
  • Drives approvals across local, state, and federal jurisdictions, representing the company before government bodies and community groups.
  • Manages pre-development budgets, consultant teams, and schedules while coordinating with internal power, leasing, and capital markets teams.

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses for cloud and AI infrastructure. Led by industry veterans, the company provides tailored development solutions for campuses of 500MW+ with in-house design, engineering, and operational capabilities.