Senior Data Center Development Engineer

IREN

$120K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in data center or mission-critical infrastructure design
  • Engineering or architecture background
  • Experience with campus master planning
  • Strong understanding of data center systems and design standards
  • Ability to lead consultants and manage stakeholders
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

  • Lead site master planning for new data center campuses
  • Drive scalable front-end engineering designs
  • Translate development opportunities into execution-ready plans
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
  • Manage consultants from concept to detailed design
  • Ensure alignment with design standards and regulations
  • Support site due diligence and feasibility studies

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement and development
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Full Job Description
Job description

Job Type: Full-Time l Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX l Department: Construction l Reporting to: Vice President Project Development and Delivery | Work Location Type: #onsite

Reporting to the VP of Project Development & Delivery, the Senior Data Center Development Engineer role sits at the center of site origination, master planning, and front-end engineering-turning early-stage opportunities into build-ready projects.

Job requirements

  • ~10+ years in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure design/development
  • Background in engineering or architecture
  • Experience with campus master planning and front-end design
  • Strong understanding of data center systems, constructability, and design standards
  • Ability to lead consultants and manage cross-functional stakeholders
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project


Job responsibilities

  • Lead site master planning and conceptual design for new data center campuses
  • Drive front-end engineering to ensure designs are scalable, buildable, and operationally efficient
  • Translate development opportunities into technically sound, execution-ready plans
  • Partner across development, engineering, innovation, and construction teams
  • Manage architectural and engineering consultants from concept through detailed design
  • Ensure alignment with IREN's design roadmap, codes, and regulatory requirements
  • Support site due diligence, feasibility studies, and design standardization efforts
  • Facilitate smooth handover from development to delivery


Job benefits

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader total rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
  • Total Compensation package may be inclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
  • Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage - 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Financial Well-Being
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development
  • Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
  • Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture
  • Company events and team-building activities
We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you're passionate about this role, we want to hear from you - whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

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