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Director, Mechanical Engineering, NA

Vantage Data CentersPhoenix, AZ$230,000 - $250,000 base plus bonus

This leader will manage a mechanical engineering team responsible for delivering reliable, efficient, and innovative data center infrastructure across Vantage’s portfolio. The position sets engineering direction, advances design standards and technologies, and ensures projects meet technical, regulatory, schedule, budget, and operational objectives. Success requires close partnership with construction, operations, sales, marketing, consultants, vendors, and senior leadership, including participation in customer and business development activities. The director will also oversee quality processes, consultant selection, staff development, workload planning, and the integration of lessons learned. This opportunity suits an experienced data center engineering executive with substantial mechanical design and construction expertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-growing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field15+ years of mechanical design and construction experience; 20+ preferredAt least 8 years of management experienceRequired experience in data center design and developmentStrong knowledge of multidisciplinary MEP/CSA design, construction, commissioning, and operationsProfessional Engineer registration preferred; travel of approximately 15–25% required
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Listed July 27, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Vantage Data Centers

Operates a Phoenix-area data center campus in Goodyear, part of the broader Phoenix hyperscale/AI data center corridor.