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Director, Data Center Mechanical Engineering at Keel Infrastructure | LAYIQ

Engineering Leadership & Standards
Develop and own the company's mechanical engineering design standards, specifications, and basis-of-design documentation for all new data center development.
Establish and enforce mechanical engineering criteria for critical systems including chilled water plants, technology cooling systems, DX/CRAC systems, air handling, and containment strategies.
Lead the evaluation, selection, and standardization of mechanical systems and equipment across the portfolio.
Drive continuous improvement of PUE performance targets through innovative mechanical design strategies.
Define KPIs and portfolio analytics for executive leadership and the Board.
Ensure alignment between construction, finance, engineering, procurement, and operations functions.
Project Execution
Provide mechanical engineering leadership and technical review across all phases of development — from site feasibility and schematic design through design development, construction documents, and commissioning.
Review and approve mechanical design packages from external engineers of record (EORs), ensuring compliance with company standards and best practices.
Lead value engineering efforts for mechanical systems, balancing first cost, lifecycle cost, reliability, and schedule.
Support RFP development, bid evaluation, and contractor/vendor selection for mechanical scopes of work.
Team & Stakeholder Management
Build, mentor, and lead an internal mechanical engineering team as the company's portfolio grows.
Manage relationships with external engineering consultants, equipment manufacturers, and specialty subcontractors.
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure designs are optimized for long-term maintainability and operator efficiency.
Present mechanical design strategies and investment recommendations to executive leadership and investment committees.
Innovation & Technology Roadmap
Evaluate and pilot emerging cooling technologies including direct-to-chip solutions and rear-door heat exchangers for high-density AI/HPC workloads.
Benchmark company designs against industry best practices and competitive peers; identify and close gaps.
Participate in industry organizations (ASHRAE, 7x24 Exchange, The Green Grid) and contribute to thought leadership.

Director, Data Center Mechanical Engineering

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