Lead Data Center Engineer Hyperscale Infrastructure

Role Purpose

Lead data center technical delivery and operational readiness across design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring reliable, scalable and maintainable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data center architecture, technical requirements and design assurance across the project lifecycle.
• Lead rack, room, row and capacity planning aligned with power, cooling, structural, network and operational requirements.
• Lead high-density and AI/GPU infrastructure integration, including advanced cooling and thermal interfaces.
• Oversee racks, containment, Meet-Me Rooms, structured cabling, network pathways and physical IT infrastructure.
• Lead integration of DCIM, BMS, EPMS, SCADA and equipment monitoring systems.
• Lead data center commissioning, integrated testing, defect closure and operational readiness.
• Drive Tier III resilience, technical risk management, reliability and operational performance.
• Manage consultant, OEM, system integrator and EPC technical deliverables, reviews and delivery risks.
• Coordinate data center interfaces with power, cooling, renewable energy, BESS, hydrogen, water and utilities.
• Drive operational performance, lifecycle management, maintenance coordination and continuous reliability improvement.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication, or a related engineering discipline.
• 12-16 years of data center engineering and delivery experience in hyperscale, colocation, HPC or AI environments.
• Experience delivering multi-megawatt data-center projects through design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong experience with high-density racks, AI/GPU environments and advanced cooling, including direct liquid cooling.
• Strong understanding of data center physical infrastructure, structured cabling, critical facility systems, controls and commissioning.
• Experience coordinating consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors and specialist vendors in fast-track or phased deployments.
• Strong understanding of data-center reliability, resilience, Tier III or equivalent requirements and 24×7 operations.
• Relevant data center certification or postgraduate qualification is advantageous.