Director Electrical Engineering, NA

3 weeks ago

Colchester, United Kingdom Vantage Data Centers Full time

Description

Vantage is currently seeking an accomplished and demonstrated Engineering Director to lead our Electrical Engineering team. The appointed Electrical Engineering Director will directly report to the Senior Director of Design & Engineering, collaborating on both strategic and tactical plans for the electrical engineering team. This role involves close coordination with the Mechanical Engineering and Architectural teams, overseeing the review of design deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and studies for various projects, including new developments, existing facility remediation, and special initiatives.

Additionally, the Electrical Engineering Director will actively engage with the Sales and Solution Architecture & Engineering teams to respond to customer inquiries, particularly those pertaining to client-specific adaptations of the VDC data center prototype. The Electrical Engineering team will also play a crucial role in supporting the Site Operations team by assisting in design-related incident investigations and generating after-action reports.

Collaboration with the Design Management team is paramount in this role, involving the tracking of design deliverables, overseeing the review process conducted by the electrical engineering team, and generating executive-level reports.

Furthermore, as the Electrical Engineering Director, you will play a key role in making personnel decisions for the Electrical Engineering team, evaluating their performance, and fostering their career development through initiatives such as continuing education and membership in professional societies and associations.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

Professional Engineering Licensure is mandatory.

A demonstrated and successful track record of overseeing an engineering team of 10 or more for at least 10 years.

Extensive experience of 15+ years in the design of data centers or within the data center industry.

Proven expertise in developing long-term strategic goals and plans for achievement.

Proficiency in creating, interpreting, or modifying design drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Advanced computer skills, including familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, and MS SharePoint.

Strong team management abilities, encompassing effective planning and organizational skills.

Capability to formulate comprehensive team and project financial budgets.

Proficient problem-solving skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail and analytical acumen.

Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills.

Duties

Extend the same level of consideration to our internal cross-functional partners as we do to our customers. Cultivate a culture that emphasizes accessibility and responsiveness, ensuring timely delivery of work products, and maintaining high quality through meticulous attention to detail, even in seemingly mundane tasks. This approach aims to create a satisfied and well-supported internal customer base.

Provide a long-term strategic plan and related goals for scaling the electrical engineering team to meet the demands of a high growth environment.

Manage regional electrical engineering activities and provide engineering support from site adapt through commissioning and turnover to operations for new development projects.

Manage design and engineering recommendations on active construction projects to conclusion including managing internal and external resources, project teams, contractors, and vendors.

Oversee the electrical engineering teams efforts to QA/QC design deliverables consultant design professionals.

Manage the electrical engineering team’s efforts on the review of work products from external team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with all applicable requirements (OPR, BOD, specifications, code, lease, etc.)

Ensure design engineering lessons learned at project level are documented and in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement.

Supervise the electrical engineering team’s support for QA/QC construction activities such as site observation visits partnering with construction for commissioning activities.

Support the Construction project management team to analyze design impacts on build costs and submit approval packages to executive team.

Coordinate with Site Operations on design related issues that may arise once critical infrastructure is in operation.

Support Sales & Solutions Architecture & Engineering teams during RFP and post-lease technical customer engagement.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.


Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

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