Owner-side technical lead coordinating and integrating civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, utility, and network design for AI data center deployments. Reviews engineering deliverables, identifies design and constructability risks, enforces Basis of Design standards, supports utility/path-to-power planning, manages consultants, and aligns design with development, construction, power, and operations teams to standardize scalable deployments.
CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK), is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We control a portfolio of more than 1.8 GW of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence, and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world.
Visit our website at www.cleanspark.com.
Job Overview
The Director, Design Engineering – AI Data Centers will serve as the owner-side technical lead responsible for coordinating, reviewing, and integrating engineering and design activities across CleanSpark's AI Data Center portfolio.
This role works closely with Development, Power, Construction, Operations, and external engineering consultants to ensure design deliverables align with operational requirements, constructability, infrastructure standards, and deployment objectives.
The Director will serve as a key technical resource supporting scalable and repeatable AI data center deployments while helping reduce dependency on external design partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead review and coordination of engineering and design deliverables across multiple AI data center projects
- Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, utility, and network infrastructure disciplines
- Manage external engineering and design consultants Support development and enforcement of Basis of Design (BoD) standards
- Review technical studies, engineering reports, drawings, and consultant recommendations Identify design risks, constructability concerns, and integration issues early in the project lifecycle Support utility coordination, path-to-power planning, and site infrastructure readiness
- Partner with Development, Construction, Power, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between design intent and deployment objectives
- Drive consistency and standardization across multiple site deployments
- Provide 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 civil engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field
- 10+ years of experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, utility, or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering and design activities
- Strong understanding of site development, utility infrastructure, and integrated facility design
- Experience managing engineering consultants and technical stakeholders
- Ability to review engineering drawings, technical reports, and infrastructure studies
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting AI, hyperscale, HPC, mission-critical, or data center environments
- Civil engineering or infrastructure development background preferred
- Experience supporting Basis of Design (BoD), design integration, and constructability reviews
- PE, RA, PMP, or similar professional certification preferred
- Experience supporting owner-side development or infrastructure delivery organizations
This position may involve duties that require operation of a company vehicle or travel between job sites. As such, candidates must be insurable under CleanSpark's vehicle insurance policy.
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.
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