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Senior Principal, Data Center Engineering

Alexandria, VA💼 Full-time💰 $175,000–$175,000🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Technical authority and chief designer for mega-scale data center campuses, establishing global design standards and integrating cross-functional engineering for cloud and AI infrastructure.

Role type

Senior Principal Data Center Design Engineer (IC/Technical Leadership)

Builds

Mega-scale data center campuses (500MW+) for hyperscale cloud and AI customers

Domain

Data Center Infrastructure / Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hyperscale data center architecture, Global engineering standards, Site campus master planning, Cross-functional engineering integration, Engineering due diligence, Vendor qualification, International code compliance

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (PE) or Architectural license, Hyperscale cloud provider experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, Meta), Global project delivery, Cloud networking fundamentals

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Architect master vision for global data center designs; Author and enforce global engineering standards; Create and review complex site campus masterplans; Lead cross-functional design workgroups for electrical, mechanical, structural, controls, and networking; Own engineering due diligence for new site selection; Serve as chief technical point of contact for complex engineering decisions

Seniority

Senior Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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