Cologix, Inc.
Vice President of Technology Engineering (Remote: USA)
Cologix, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Vice President of Technology Engineering (Remote: USA) – Overview
Join to apply for the Vice President of Technology Engineering (Remote: USA) role at Cologix, Inc. Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Cologix, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. About our Company
Based in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is North America''s leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform provides access to 45+ digital edge and ScalelogixSM hyperscale edge data centers in 12 markets across the United States and Canada, along with a dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 30+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We service nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, backed by a large North American infrastructure fund, experienced leadership, certified staff, and a commitment to ESG initiatives that value people, the environment, and clients. About the position: Cologix seeks a highly motivated individual with strong thought leadership and interpersonal skills to assist with selecting and deploying new technologies in support of Basis of Design requirements for constructing new facilities and retrofitting existing facilities. The Vice President of Technology Engineering will be a technical resource for the President and support peer organizations such as Construction & Operations. The ideal candidate will understand Data Center Infrastructure and customer technology paths impacting site design and engineering. The role includes technical and financial evaluations (e.g., TCO analysis, EOL timelines, MTBF validation), impact on customer reliability, and driving industry-leading SLAs into purchase agreements. A deep understanding of engineering principles and the operation of equipment over its life cycle is required. Exposure to all key aspects of data center site design and engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Security, Fire, Structural) is preferred. What you do daily
Design short-term and long-term solutions for Cologix offerings aligned with new MEP technology advancements. Demonstrate Cologix values to drive excellence, productivity, and customer service; instill these values in direct reports. Maintain a positive, open demeanor; encourage discourse among peers and foster teamwork during change. Communicate technology-related business decisions and rationale to Executive Leadership. Interact externally with OEMs, vendors, and peers requiring influence, negotiation, and presentation skills. Assist with capacity planning, continuous improvement metrics, and collaborate with advanced operations and technical equipment support engineers. Coordinate with Energy Solutions on new power delivery options (e.g., Fuel Cell, NG Generation, Turbines, Recip engines). Manage performance metrics and participate in Operational Reviews to achieve industry-leading SLAs. Engage with customers, vendors, contractors, and building management to ensure high customer satisfaction. Participate in facilities post-incident reviews as required. Work with Construction and Operations to identify long-term solutions addressing evolving technology (AI, Liquid Cooling, High-Density Cooling, power design for densification). Maintain cost-to-build parameters while designing/engineering new solutions for power and cooling demands. Evaluate opportunities to enhance site capacity and efficiency with ROI targets. Apply LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies to improve customer experience, SLAs, uptime, and network availability. Demonstrate project management skills for deployment of new technologies in the Cologix environment. Focus on power cost reduction and cooling efficiency improvements across facilities. Serve as liaison between Construction and Operations and customer-facing teams for long-term technology solutions. Ensure customer support and Operations services meet or exceed established quality and time standards. What makes you a good fit: Qualifications
7 to 10+ years of progressively expanding responsibilities in colocation data center engineering, including equipment design, support engineering for OEM products, or construction engineering duties. Ability to self-manage duties and report progress to senior management on key initiatives. Flexible, collaborative team player capable of supporting multiple organizations and turning priorities into business-driven actions. Ability to translate highly technical conversations for executives to enable key business decisions. Degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Ability to translate cut sheets, shop drawings, and ROMs from requirements. Combinations of education and experience will be considered. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Expert understanding of all One Line or Single Line Diagrams. Experience with a broad array of MEP and building design software. Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; we do not sponsor or transfer visas at this time (including CPT/OPT). Note: This job description is not all-inclusive and may include related duties as assigned. Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any open positions, please contact recruiting@cologix.com or 720-940-2551. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of personal information. For additional information regarding rights, categories of personal information collected, and purposes, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/. Cologix data centers are ISO 27001:2022 certified. Information security is everyone''s responsibility; employees are expected to understand and follow our information security, cybersecurity, and privacy policies and procedures, ensure conformance, and report suspicious activity or vulnerabilities. Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Account options; non-accrued PTO; company-paid holidays; 401k; short- and long-term disability; employee discount marketplace; and employee recognition platform. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and this position is eligible for an annual bonus. Seniorit y level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the Vice President of Technology Engineering (Remote: USA) role at Cologix, Inc. Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Cologix, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. About our Company
Based in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is North America''s leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform provides access to 45+ digital edge and ScalelogixSM hyperscale edge data centers in 12 markets across the United States and Canada, along with a dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 30+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We service nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, backed by a large North American infrastructure fund, experienced leadership, certified staff, and a commitment to ESG initiatives that value people, the environment, and clients. About the position: Cologix seeks a highly motivated individual with strong thought leadership and interpersonal skills to assist with selecting and deploying new technologies in support of Basis of Design requirements for constructing new facilities and retrofitting existing facilities. The Vice President of Technology Engineering will be a technical resource for the President and support peer organizations such as Construction & Operations. The ideal candidate will understand Data Center Infrastructure and customer technology paths impacting site design and engineering. The role includes technical and financial evaluations (e.g., TCO analysis, EOL timelines, MTBF validation), impact on customer reliability, and driving industry-leading SLAs into purchase agreements. A deep understanding of engineering principles and the operation of equipment over its life cycle is required. Exposure to all key aspects of data center site design and engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Security, Fire, Structural) is preferred. What you do daily
Design short-term and long-term solutions for Cologix offerings aligned with new MEP technology advancements. Demonstrate Cologix values to drive excellence, productivity, and customer service; instill these values in direct reports. Maintain a positive, open demeanor; encourage discourse among peers and foster teamwork during change. Communicate technology-related business decisions and rationale to Executive Leadership. Interact externally with OEMs, vendors, and peers requiring influence, negotiation, and presentation skills. Assist with capacity planning, continuous improvement metrics, and collaborate with advanced operations and technical equipment support engineers. Coordinate with Energy Solutions on new power delivery options (e.g., Fuel Cell, NG Generation, Turbines, Recip engines). Manage performance metrics and participate in Operational Reviews to achieve industry-leading SLAs. Engage with customers, vendors, contractors, and building management to ensure high customer satisfaction. Participate in facilities post-incident reviews as required. Work with Construction and Operations to identify long-term solutions addressing evolving technology (AI, Liquid Cooling, High-Density Cooling, power design for densification). Maintain cost-to-build parameters while designing/engineering new solutions for power and cooling demands. Evaluate opportunities to enhance site capacity and efficiency with ROI targets. Apply LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies to improve customer experience, SLAs, uptime, and network availability. Demonstrate project management skills for deployment of new technologies in the Cologix environment. Focus on power cost reduction and cooling efficiency improvements across facilities. Serve as liaison between Construction and Operations and customer-facing teams for long-term technology solutions. Ensure customer support and Operations services meet or exceed established quality and time standards. What makes you a good fit: Qualifications
7 to 10+ years of progressively expanding responsibilities in colocation data center engineering, including equipment design, support engineering for OEM products, or construction engineering duties. Ability to self-manage duties and report progress to senior management on key initiatives. Flexible, collaborative team player capable of supporting multiple organizations and turning priorities into business-driven actions. Ability to translate highly technical conversations for executives to enable key business decisions. Degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Ability to translate cut sheets, shop drawings, and ROMs from requirements. Combinations of education and experience will be considered. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Expert understanding of all One Line or Single Line Diagrams. Experience with a broad array of MEP and building design software. Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; we do not sponsor or transfer visas at this time (including CPT/OPT). Note: This job description is not all-inclusive and may include related duties as assigned. Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any open positions, please contact recruiting@cologix.com or 720-940-2551. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of personal information. For additional information regarding rights, categories of personal information collected, and purposes, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/. Cologix data centers are ISO 27001:2022 certified. Information security is everyone''s responsibility; employees are expected to understand and follow our information security, cybersecurity, and privacy policies and procedures, ensure conformance, and report suspicious activity or vulnerabilities. Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Account options; non-accrued PTO; company-paid holidays; 401k; short- and long-term disability; employee discount marketplace; and employee recognition platform. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and this position is eligible for an annual bonus. Seniorit y level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cologix, Inc. by 2x
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