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Job Overview
The Senior Director, Data Center Design & Engineering – AI Data Centers serves as CleanSpark’s owner-side engineering authority, setting standards and technical direction for power, cooling, resilience, and facility performance from design through commissioning and operational handover. This role partners across teams to deliver reliable, buildable facilities and strengthen CleanSpark’s in-house engineering capabilities.
Reporting to the VP, Projects, the Senior Director provides technical leadership to the Director, Data Center Design, who manages external consultants and design deliverables. The Senior Director owns engineering standards, system architecture, and technical decisions, partnering with project and construction leadership on matters affecting cost, schedule, or contractual commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain CleanSpark’s AI data center engineering standards, Basis of Design (BoD), and design criteria across electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, controls, telecom, and site infrastructure disciplines
- Define and approve system architecture for medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution, generation and backup power, UPS, and mechanical cooling (air and liquid) for high-density AI/HPC loads, including redundancy and resilience targets (e.g., N, N+1, 2N) and associated trade-offs
- Lead engineering interfaces with utilities and substation owners: load studies, interconnection requirements, substation and switchyard design, protection and coordination, metering, and energization sequencing in support of path-to-power planning
- Provide technical direction to the Director, Data Center Design and external design consultants; review and approve technical studies, calculations, single-line diagrams, equipment selections, and design deliverables at each stage gate
- Lead constructability, value engineering, and design-for-schedule reviews with Construction and Pre-Construction; resolve technical issues, RFIs, and design conflicts that exceed consultant or project-team authority
- Own the owner-side commissioning program: define commissioning scope and levels, approve commissioning agents and test scripts, witness integrated systems testing, and sign off on energization and turnover readiness
- Lead operational readiness from an engineering standpoint: handover documentation, as-builts, O&M requirements, spare parts and maintainability criteria, and alignment of design intent with Operations’ requirements
- Evaluate and recommend equipment vendors, long-lead procurement specifications, and standard equipment platforms; support procurement with technical bid evaluations and scopes of work
- Assess engineering risk across the portfolio; identify design, power, cooling, and integration risks early and drive mitigation into standards and project plans
- Support tenant and customer technical requirements, including design review responses, change evaluations, and technical representation in customer and partner forums
- Drive standardization and repeatability across sites so designs scale across the portfolio with predictable cost, schedule, and performance
- Build and mentor the in-house engineering team; define roles, technical competencies, and development paths as the organization grows
- Provide clear technical recommendations and updates to project and executive leadership
This role requires professionalism, respect, strong communication, and the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented, inclusive environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
- 15+ years of progressive experience in the design and engineering of data center, mission-critical, or large-scale power and industrial facilities, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role
- Deep working knowledge of data center electrical infrastructure (MV/LV distribution, generation, UPS, protection and coordination) and mechanical infrastructure (chilled water, air and liquid cooling, heat rejection) for high-density compute
- Demonstrated experience defining redundancy and resilience topologies and translating availability targets into design criteria
- Hands-on experience with utility interconnection, substation design, and energization planning for large loads
- Experience leading commissioning (Levels 1–5 / integrated systems testing) and facility turnover on mission-critical projects
- Proven ability to lead engineering consultants, contractors, and internal technical staff, and to make and defend technical decisions with executives, customers, and partners
- Strong constructability judgment and experience partnering with construction teams through design, procurement, and field execution
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical trade-offs clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
- Experience with AI, HPC, or hyperscale data center design, including liquid-cooled and high-density rack deployments
- Owner-side experience with a hyperscaler, colocation provider, or large infrastructure developer
- Experience developing and governing engineering standards or Basis of Design programs across multiple sites
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier concepts, ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines, NEC/NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E, IEEE power system standards, and applicable energy codes
- Master’s degree in engineering or an MBA
- Experience in a fast-growth owner organization building in-house technical capability
CleanSpark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Visit our website at www.cleanspark.com.
Job Overview
The Senior Director, Data Center Design & Engineering – AI Data Centers serves as CleanSpark’s owner-side engineering authority, setting standards and technical direction for power, cooling, resilience, and facility performance from design through commissioning and operational handover. This role partners across teams to deliver reliable, buildable facilities and strengthen CleanSpark’s in-house engineering capabilities.
Reporting to the VP, Projects, the Senior Director provides technical leadership to the Director, Data Center Design, who manages external consultants and design deliverables. The Senior Director owns engineering standards, system architecture, and technical decisions, partnering with project and construction leadership on matters affecting cost, schedule, or contractual commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain CleanSpark’s AI data center engineering standards, Basis of Design (BoD), and design criteria across electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, controls, telecom, and site infrastructure disciplines
- Define and approve system architecture for medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution, generation and backup power, UPS, and mechanical cooling (air and liquid) for high-density AI/HPC loads, including redundancy and resilience targets (e.g., N, N+1, 2N) and associated trade-offs
- Lead engineering interfaces with utilities and substation owners: load studies, interconnection requirements, substation and switchyard design, protection and coordination, metering, and energization sequencing in support of path-to-power planning
- Provide technical direction to the Director, Data Center Design and external design consultants; review and approve technical studies, calculations, single-line diagrams, equipment selections, and design deliverables at each stage gate
- Lead constructability, value engineering, and design-for-schedule reviews with Construction and Pre-Construction; resolve technical issues, RFIs, and design conflicts that exceed consultant or project-team authority
- Own the owner-side commissioning program: define commissioning scope and levels, approve commissioning agents and test scripts, witness integrated systems testing, and sign off on energization and turnover readiness
- Lead operational readiness from an engineering standpoint: handover documentation, as-builts, O&M requirements, spare parts and maintainability criteria, and alignment of design intent with Operations’ requirements
- Evaluate and recommend equipment vendors, long-lead procurement specifications, and standard equipment platforms; support procurement with technical bid evaluations and scopes of work
- Assess engineering risk across the portfolio; identify design, power, cooling, and integration risks early and drive mitigation into standards and project plans
- Support tenant and customer technical requirements, including design review responses, change evaluations, and technical representation in customer and partner forums
- Drive standardization and repeatability across sites so designs scale across the portfolio with predictable cost, schedule, and performance
- Build and mentor the in-house engineering team; define roles, technical competencies, and development paths as the organization grows
- Provide clear technical recommendations and updates to project and executive leadership
This role requires professionalism, respect, strong communication, and the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented, inclusive environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
- 15+ years of progressive experience in the design and engineering of data center, mission-critical, or large-scale power and industrial facilities, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role
- Deep working knowledge of data center electrical infrastructure (MV/LV distribution, generation, UPS, protection and coordination) and mechanical infrastructure (chilled water, air and liquid cooling, heat rejection) for high-density compute
- Demonstrated experience defining redundancy and resilience topologies and translating availability targets into design criteria
- Hands-on experience with utility interconnection, substation design, and energization planning for large loads
- Experience leading commissioning (Levels 1–5 / integrated systems testing) and facility turnover on mission-critical projects
- Proven ability to lead engineering consultants, contractors, and internal technical staff, and to make and defend technical decisions with executives, customers, and partners
- Strong constructability judgment and experience partnering with construction teams through design, procurement, and field execution
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical trade-offs clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
- Experience with AI, HPC, or hyperscale data center design, including liquid-cooled and high-density rack deployments
- Owner-side experience with a hyperscaler, colocation provider, or large infrastructure developer
- Experience developing and governing engineering standards or Basis of Design programs across multiple sites
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier concepts, ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines, NEC/NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E, IEEE power system standards, and applicable energy codes
- Master’s degree in engineering or an MBA
- Experience in a fast-growth owner organization building in-house technical capability
CleanSpark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon43
- Meta23
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited8
- Mott MacDonald6
- Lockheed Martin5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design center manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in interior design, showroom management, or home furnishings
- Proven ability to lead and develop a team of designers or sales consultants
- Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, 2020 Design, or Chief Architect
- Strong client-facing skills including consultation, presentation, and project closing
- Experience managing vendor relationships, product inventory, and merchandising displays
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Design Center Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for showroom leadership
Design center managers are evaluated on team performance, client conversion rates, and showroom revenue. Quantify results like staff headcount managed, project volumes coordinated, or vendor partnerships you built, rather than listing daily duties.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Employers expect design center managers to bridge sales, design, and operations. Your resume should show concrete examples of coordinating across departments, managing subcontractors, or resolving scheduling conflicts between designers and installation crews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design center manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by product category fit
Job postings for design center managers in kitchen and bath, flooring, or custom home builders each demand different product expertise. Filter openings by the product category you know best so your application speaks directly to that employer's inventory and client base.
Prepare a portfolio of completed projects
Bring a curated set of finished projects to interviews, organized by product category or room type. Interviewers want to see how you translate client briefs into selections, manage revisions, and close the design process within budget constraints.
Negotiate beyond base salary at offer stage
Design center manager compensation often includes showroom performance bonuses, vendor incentives, or demo material budgets. At the offer stage, ask specifically about how those components are structured before accepting, since they can represent a significant part of total pay.
Design Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design center managers?
Amazon, Meta, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited are hiring the most design center managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Home builders, kitchen and bath retailers, and flooring companies account for the largest share of active postings.
How many design center manager jobs are remote?
About 62% of design center manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of showroom and client work. Administrative, vendor coordination, and virtual design consultation functions are most likely to allow remote flexibility, while showroom oversight and in-person client appointments typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a design center manager?
Start by building a foundation in interior design, retail management, or a product category like kitchen and bath or flooring. Progress through roles such as design consultant, senior designer, or assistant showroom manager to develop client-facing and team leadership skills. Add proficiency in design software and CRM tools, then target management openings at builders, retailers, or design firms that match your product expertise.
Can you get hired as a design center manager without direct management experience?
Yes, especially at smaller showrooms or new design center locations where employers prioritize deep product knowledge and strong client conversion skills over prior title. Emphasize any informal leadership you held, such as mentoring junior designers, coordinating vendor events, or running product training sessions, to demonstrate readiness for the management responsibilities the role requires.
What does the design center manager interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your product background and leadership style. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a showroom walkthrough where you discuss merchandising decisions or walk through how you'd handle a client consultation. Final rounds may involve a presentation of past projects, a team culture conversation with senior leadership, or a scenario-based exercise around a difficult client or underperforming team member.
Where can I find and apply to design center manager jobs?
You can find and apply to design center manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your product expertise and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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