Mechanical Engineering Lead, NA

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well‑known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The Design Engineering (DE) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage’s company wide portfolio. DE evaluates new sites, drives cost and scheduling in line with corporate goals and serves as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning and operation. The team collaborates with Sales, Operations and management along the way.

DE also works hand-in-hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively.

Our mission revolves around providing our Customers with consistently exceptional facilities swiftly and enjoying the process while doing so. This dedication extends to our Customers, Construction teams, and Site Operations teams.

The Design Engineering team guides the development and operation of best-in-class data centers for hyperscale customers by providing business-minded Design and Engineering expertise.

This role can be based remotely anywhere in the US. #LI-Remote

The Mechanical Engineering Lead serves as a strategic technical authority, guiding a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within the Design Engineering department for North America. Leveraging deep expertise across all MEP, CSA, and specialty disciplines, this role sets the direction for both internal teams and external consultants, ensuring the delivery of industry‑leading hyperscale data centers across Vantage’s North American portfolio.

Operating at the highest organizational level, the Mechanical Engineering Lead aligns SMEs on engineering vision, best practices, and technical standards, while driving innovation and shaping expectations for capabilities and professional growth. Although not a direct people manager, this leader is instrumental in mentoring, setting performance benchmarks, and fostering the progression of SMEs. As a thought leader and cross‑functional collaborator, the Mechanical Engineering Lead exemplifies strategic influence, technical excellence, and organizational impact in owner‑side hyperscale data center development.

Drive organization‑wide critical decisions in mechanical engineering, establishing standards and leading transformative innovation that shapes the company’s future.

• Serve as a thought leader and key resource for Mechanical engineering, directly influencing organizational strategy and collaborating at department Leadership levels.
• Support customer‑facing discussions and presentations, representing the mechanical discipline.
• Represent the mechanical engineering discipline in Centers of Excellence (CoE) and maintaining influential relationships with cross‑functional and global teams.
• Collaborate closely with department leadership team to develop team goals, expectations, growth opportunities, budgets, and priorities; assess performance of team against same and provide feedback as necessary.
• Exercise autonomy in making pivotal critical technical decisions and guiding the direction of mechanical engineering initiatives.
• Operate with no direct supervisory responsibility but provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to SMEs and project team, mentoring and developing future leaders.
• Remain at the forefront of industry trends and innovations,…