5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design
Technical knowledge of hyperscale data center systems including MEP infrastructure and cooling
Strong understanding of Architectural/Structural, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical disciplines
Experience managing external design consultants across multiple projects
Familiarity with LEED and Uptime Institute Tier standards
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Willingness to relocate to Dallas, TX or New York, NY
Responsibilities
Lead multi-discipline design delivery and engage specialists as needed
Drive cost control through value engineering and constructability reviews
Collaborate on site feasibility and early-stage design decisions
Liaise with hyperscale clients to implement design changes
Partner with Construction on design-to-build handoffs and RFI resolution
Integrate customer technical requirements into base building designs
Coordinate design reviews and updates with the design team
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale and AI-ready data center projects
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Focus on sustainability and performance standards
Potential for career growth in a rapidly evolving industry
Engagement with high-profile hyperscale clients
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Related Digital is seeking a Manager, Design Engineering for its development pipeline. This role owns the full design lifecycle for hyperscale and AI-ready data center campuses - from project basis of design through construction document delivery. The Manager partners closely with Development, Construction, Sales, Operations and hyperscale clients to ensure designs are delivered on schedule, on budget, and built to Related Digital's performance and sustainability standards.
We'll Trust You To
Lead and take ownership of multi-discipline design delivery; understand the full design process and engage discipline specialists as needed
Drive design-phase cost control through value engineering, constructability reviews, and close coordination with Preconstruction
Collaborate with Site Selection and Development on site feasibility, master planning, and early-stage design decisions
Liaise with hyperscale clients to understand, evaluate, and implement design changes; coordinate updates with the design team and escalate impacts to performance or basis of design
Partner with Construction on design-to-build handoffs, RFI resolution, and field coordination
Integrate customer technical requirements into base building designs; serve as design point of contact for hyperscale clients
Coordinate and manage design reviews and updates with design team and hyperscale clients
Understand and evolve basis-of-design with full Engineering team for Related Digital program
Develop and maintain design standards, templates, and specifications to enable repeatable, scalable delivery across markets
Qualifications
You'll Need To Have
5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design
Technical knowledge of hyperscale data center systems: MEP infrastructure, critical power, cooling (including high-density/liquid cooling), structural, civil, and architectural
Strong single discipline understanding of Architectural/Structural, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical
Experience managing external design consultants across multiple disciplines and concurrent projects
Familiarity with LEED, Uptime Institute Tier standards, and applicable building codes
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Based in or willing to relocate to Dallas TX or New York NY
