• Define and lead the strategic vision for design engineering across CleanSpark’s data center infrastructure portfolio
• Establish and evolve design standards, Basis of Design (BoD), and engineering frameworks to support scalable growth
• Build and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design engineering organization, including hiring, development, and succession planning

Standardization & Scalable Infrastructure

• Drive adoption of modular design principles and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) across all infrastructure programs
• Ensure consistent application of standardized design systems to enable repeatable, cost-effective deployment
• Balance innovation with standardization to optimize performance, speed, and cost

Multi-Disciplinary Systems Integration

• Oversee integration across electrical, cooling, controls, and network systems to ensure cohesive and optimized infrastructure performance
• Ensure design solutions are aligned with operational requirements, reliability standards, and long-term scalability

Design Execution Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of design execution across all programs, regions, and projects
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, coordinated, and construction-ready design packages aligned with timelines and business priorities
• Establish governance, processes, and metrics to drive accountability and performance across the design function

Cross-Functional Alignment & Business Integration

• Partner with Product, Construction, Operations, Power, and Finance to align design strategy with capital planning, project delivery, and operational performance
• Ensure seamless transition from design to construction and operations, minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve design efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance infrastructure performance
• Drive adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to support CleanSpark’s evolving infrastructure needs

Risk Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, and internal standards
• Establish and maintain design governance processes to manage risk, ensure quality, and support audit readiness

Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on infrastructure design strategy and investment decisions
• Communicate design strategy, performance, and risks to senior stakeholders and executive leadership

Additional Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives related to expansion, acquisitions, and new site development
• Lead special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• This role requires up to 50% travel
• Candidates must be based within one hour of a major U.S. airport to support travel requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related technical field (master’s degree preferred)
• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in engineering design, with significant leadership experience in data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, or industrial environments
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary design engineering organizations
• Deep expertise in MEP systems and integrated infrastructure design
• Experience driving design standardization, modular infrastructure, and scalable deployment models
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and align technical strategy with business objectives
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), or hyperscale data center environments
• Familiarity with advanced cooling technologies and high-density compute infrastructure
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification
• Experience supporting global or multi-region infrastructure programs