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VP - Data Center Engineering

New York City, United States

The Future Runs on Bitfarms 

As demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates, Bitfarms is building the infrastructure to meet the moment. Our U.S. expansion and global operations are laying the foundation for scalable, energy-optimized compute designed to support next generation workloads and long-term growth. 

Who We Are 
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high-performance data centers.  

With data centers across North and South America, we manage every stage of development from securing energy, producing power, and designing facilities to running world-class operations. This vertically integrated approach allows us to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver infrastructure that can scale with the future of compute. 

Why Join Us 
At Bitfarms, voted a Great Place to Work, you will be part of a team shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure. We are at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries undergoing massive transformation. Here, your work will have real impact, powering advanced workloads that are driving AI, machine learning, and the digital economy forward. 

We value people who are curious, collaborative, and committed to building solutions that last. With offices in New York City, Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Buenos Aires, and operations across the Americas, Bitfarms offers the chance to grow your career while helping power AI and shape the future of high-performance computing. 

What You Can Expect at Bitfarms 

  • A fast-moving environment where innovation and execution go hand in hand 
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in HPC, AI, and energy infrastructure 
  • A collaborative, cross-border team that thrives on solving complex challenges 
  • A commitment to efficiency, operational excellence, and long-term value creation 

 

Bitfarms is more than a workplace. It is where people come together to power the future.  

Interested? This is a great opportunity to work for a young and dynamic company!

 

We are currently looking for a VP - Data Center Engineering to join our team

Compensation

Expected Salary (NYC): $275,000 - $325,000 USD

 

Purpose of the role 

This is a greenfield leadership hire. The Vice President of Data Center Engineering will be the founding leader of the company’s in-house engineering and design function, building the team, integrity of all data center development — from conceptual design through commissioning and handoff.

The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in a primary engineering discipline (electrical or mechanical) with sufficient breadth to lead across the full scope of data center infrastructure.  They will be expected to build a team of 3–5 engineers within the first 12–18 months, establishing the engineering function as a core pillar of the development organization.

 

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Strategy & Standards

  • Define and own the company’s data center engineering strategy, design standards, and technical specifications across all development programs.
  • Establish engineering governance including design review processes, quality gates, and documentation standards for both powered-shell and turnkey build-to-suit delivery models.
  • Drive innovation in energy efficiency, sustainability, and emerging technologies including AI/HPC readiness, liquid cooling, and modular construction methods.
  • Partner with executive leadership on capital planning, infrastructure investment decisions, and evaluation of development strategies.

Design & Engineering Delivery

  • Lead end-to-end engineering and design for new builds, expansions, and retrofits — owning scope from conceptual and schematic design through construction documents.
  • Manage and direct external engineering consultants, ensuring design deliverables meet company standards, project specifications, and applicable codes.
  • Maintain design standards aligned with Tier III/Tier IV (or equivalent) reliability targets for power, cooling, and structural systems.
  • Approve major design decisions and drive vendor/equipment selection for critical infrastructure systems.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
  • In coordination with the Permitting lead, develop and execute comprehensive permitting strategies, regulatory timelines, and compliance roadmaps.
  • Partner with the SVP of Power to ensure utility procurement and interconnection align with project requirements and are fit for purpose.

Construction Support & Commissioning

  • Provide engineering support through construction, including RFI resolution, design clarifications, submittal review, and field engineering coordination.
  • Work with project management and general contractors to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to specification.
  • Oversee commissioning processes, including management of the Commissioning Authority (CxA) in coordination with the Project Manager and the VP of HPC Operations, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and handed off to operations.
  • Implement risk identification and mitigation strategies throughout the development lifecycle.

Operational Engineering Interface

  • Establish reliability and performance engineering standards in partnership with operations leadership, including KPIs for uptime, MTBF, MTTR, PUE, and WUE.
  • Lead root-cause analysis for major infrastructure events and feed lessons learned back into design standards.
  • Drive predictive maintenance frameworks and asset lifecycle management programs that inform future design decisions.

Team Building

  • Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing engineering team of 3–5 professionals within the first 12–18 months.
  • Define the organizational structure, role profiles, and capability roadmap for the engineering function.
  • Establish a culture of engineering rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in data center or mission-critical facility environments, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Deep domain expertise in a primary discipline (electrical power systems or mechanical/cooling systems) with demonstrated ability to lead across the full MEP scope.
  • Proven track record leading engineering and design for large-scale data center programs (hyperscale, enterprise, or colocation) — including multi-hundred-million-dollar delivery programs.
  • Experience managing external engineering consultants and integrating their output into a cohesive delivery program.
  • Strong command of data center reliability standards, applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, IMC), and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with capacity planning across power, cooling, and space for compute-dense environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Direct experience with AI/HPC infrastructure, including high-density power delivery and liquid cooling systems.
  • Experience in powered-shell or build-to-suit data center development models.
  • Background in cloud, colocation, or hyperscale operating environments.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management experience.
  • Track record of building engineering teams or functions from the ground up

Leadership & Management Skills

  • Accomplished leader of multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced, capital-intensive environments. 
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, cross-functional communication, and partnership-building skills. 
  • Strong financial acumen: budgeting, capital forecasts, and risk management for multi-hundred-million-dollar power portfolios. 
  • Strategic, problem-solving mindset, able to anticipate and deploy solutions across regulatory, technical, and market challenges. 

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

  • NYC Office presence required at least 4 days per week with frequent travel to US and Canadian project sites for hands-on oversight, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership.

NYC

$275,000 - $325,000 USD

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