Associate Director of Electrical Engineering (Data Centers)

Location: On-site in Tempe, AZ; the role covers the West Coast region.

Company

hirify.global is a full-service design firm delivering engineering solutions for data centers, cloud providers, and large-scale construction projects.

What you will do

• Set the vision, standards, and priorities for electrical engineering services across mission-critical projects.
• Lead engineering teams, project managers, and designers delivering safe, reliable, and efficient electrical systems.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, and specifications for power distribution, UPS, switchgear, generators, medium-voltage systems, grounding, and controls.
• Establish QA/QC protocols, technical guidelines, code compliance, and safety standards for electrical deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines, contractors, clients, and facility owners as the executive-level contact for electrical scope.
• Mentor engineers and designers while tracking design quality, schedules, budgets, client satisfaction, and technology adoption.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including significant mission-critical, data center, or large-scale infrastructure work.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role with responsibility for teams, budgets, and strategic operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Expertise in power distribution, UPS, generators, medium-voltage equipment, switchgear, grounding, control systems, and electrical system studies.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, and electrical design software.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment may require background checks, drug testing, and other legally permitted pre-employment requirements.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with hyperscale data centers, global technology clients, or multi-region electrical engineering programs.
• Knowledge of sustainable power design, renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, and construction delivery methods such as Design-Build and IPD.
• Experience implementing process improvements or new technologies in electrical design workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment focused on creativity, technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Benefits may include 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Employment is at-will and benefits are subject to eligibility, plan terms, applicable policies, and local laws.