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$200,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
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Director of Recruiting and Delivery @ GTN Technical
Data Center Design & Build Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Data Center Design & Build Engineer to lead the end-to-end planning, design, and construction of data center facilities. This role partners closely with clients and internal teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant data center solutions aligned with business and operational objectives.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth across power, cooling, cabling, and IT infrastructure, along with hands‑on experience managing data center build‑outs from concept through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead custom data center design solutions, optimizing space utilization and layout efficiency
Develop structured cabling designs that support current and future capacity requirements
Create comprehensive power, cooling, and capacity planning strategies to ensure scalability
Ensure designs align with Uptime Institute Tier standards and industry best practices
Oversee the design and implementation of network and IT infrastructure for high-performance environments
Provide technical guidance on structured cabling, power distribution, and cooling strategies
Develop and execute technology migration plans to relocate IT workloads with minimal disruption
Construction & Project Management
Manage data center build-outs from concept through completion, ensuring schedule and budget adherence
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and consultants to procure and deploy infrastructure
Implement modular construction methodologies to enable faster and more flexible deployments
Maintain vendor-neutrality by selecting solutions best aligned to client requirements
Compliance, Risk & Continuity
Ensure designs comply with local regulations, industry standards, and certification requirements
Conduct risk assessments and implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices related to safety, security, and operations
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with clients to understand technical, operational, and business requirements
Provide strategic consulting for data center migrations, expansions, and modernization initiatives
Deliver post-build support to optimize performance and support long-term scalability
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of data center power, cooling, and capacity planning
Expertise in structured cabling systems and network infrastructure design
Experience planning and executing technology migrations
Familiarity with modular data center construction methodologies
Knowledge of data center compliance, risk management, and continuity frameworks
Experience with Sunbird DCIM is a plus
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting and Engineering Services
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Medical insurance
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401(k)
Disability insurance
Dallas, TX $208,000.00-$276,000.00 2 months ago
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
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