MEP Design Director - Data Center Construction

MEP Design Director - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced MEP Design Director to join our team. The MEP Design Director serves as the client's MEP engineering subject-matter expert and owner's representative for data center development projects. This role leads and oversees all MEP engineering design activities from early site due diligence through construction, monitoring technical quality, regulatory compliance, constructability, and timely project delivery.

The position manages external MEP engineering consultants and partners while working closely with clients internal Development, Construction, Utilities, Power, Environmental, and Innovation & Engineering teams. The MEP Design Lead plays a critical role in managing risk, accelerating speed-to-market, and monitoring that site designs support scalable, resilient, and repeatable data center campus development.

• Oversee MEP engineering design efforts across all phases of development, including due diligence, conceptual design, detailed design, construction support, and closeout.
• Serve as the client's MEP SME, providing technical and design management oversight throughout the design development process.
• Monitor that all MEP plans, calculations, specifications, and reports are approved and "stamped" by the Engineer/Architect of Record (EoR/AoR), prior to commencing with construction activities.
• Facilitate the design assurance process and monitor that client comments and feedback are captured and addressed throughout the MEP design development process to client requirements.
• Collaborating with other disciplines leads as well as other client departments to verify compliance with applicable codes, safety requirements, and jurisdictional regulations.
• Support complex design challenges and non-standard solutions in collaboration with the Innovation & Engineering team.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, site development, or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong technical background in grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadways, and earthwork.
• Proven experience managing external engineering consultants and coordinating with construction teams.
• Ability to interpret and review civil engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

The salary range for this full-time role is $160K-$225K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.