• Define and drive mechanical engineering strategy across North American data center projects. • Lead complex technical problem-solving and provide expert guidance on design, construction, and operations. • Influence engineering standards, design principles, and long-term planning across the organization. • Provide technical leadership on major projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals. • Review and approve critical design decisions, submittals, and change management actions. • Support commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness activities. • Partner with internal teams including electrical, architectural, operations, and innovation engineering to ensure integrated solutions. • Represent mechanical engineering in Centers of Excellence (CoE), strategic forums, and executive-level discussions. • Support customer-facing engagements, including RFP responses, technical presentations, and post-lease coordination. • Mentor and support engineers across all levels, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing. • Contribute to onboarding, training, and development of mechanical engineering talent. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, applying insights to improve system performance and efficiency. • Lead efforts to refine Vantage’s mechanical design standards and best practices. • Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations for operational issues and failures.