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GTN Technical Staffing

Data Center Design & Build Engineer

GTN Technical Staffing, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Base pay range $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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401(k)

Disability insurance

Dallas, TX $208,000.00-$276,000.00 2 months ago

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