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Harper Harrison

Director of Engineering

Harper Harrison, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Connecting the best candidates and businesses in the US Transmission & Renewables industry Director of Engineering – Hyperscale Data Center Development

Location Options:

New York, NY or Dallas, TX

A fast-growing data center developer is building out its technical leadership team and is searching for a

Director of Engineering

to oversee the full engineering lifecycle of major hyperscale data center projects. This role sits at the center of power, cooling, and sustainability innovation for a multibillion-dollar national platform.

This is an opportunity for an engineering leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys architecting systems from the ground up, and wants meaningful influence over how next-generation data centers are designed and delivered.

What This Role Will Own

As Director of Engineering, you’ll be the technical driver behind large, multi-disciplinary design efforts. Your work will include:

Leading engineering strategy and execution from initial concept through commissioning on hyperscale developments.

Bringing together mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and mission‑critical systems into a cohesive, high‑reliability design.

Working hand‑in‑hand with internal development teams, customers, contractors, and operations groups to keep projects aligned and moving.

Guiding the adoption of advanced cooling and high‑density power solutions as compute requirements evolve.

Managing and evaluating third‑party engineering partners to maintain quality, cost control, and schedule certainty.

Coaching junior engineers and fostering a culture that values technical depth, collaboration, and innovation.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

7–10 years working in data centers or mission‑critical environments.

Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s a plus).

Experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams on complex, high‑stakes projects.

Strong working knowledge of power distribution systems, cooling strategies, and reliability‑focused design.

Excellent communicator who can bridge technical detail with broader business goals.

Organized, detail‑oriented, and skilled at navigating fast‑paced, evolving project environments.

About the Organization (High‑Level)

This company is backed by a major U.S. real estate and infrastructure leader and is investing heavily in large‑scale data center development across the country. With a national footprint, deep development expertise, and an aggressive pipeline, it offers:

A rare mix of stability and rapid growth

High visibility into company‑wide design and engineering strategy

A platform directly influencing the future of AI, cloud, and compute infrastructure

A culture that prioritizes collaboration, technical excellence, and long‑term sustainability

If you’d like to explore this confidential opportunity or learn more about the team behind it, I’d be happy to schedule a private conversation.

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