Director, Data Center CSA Engineering

Careers at Keel Keel Infrastructure is a publicly traded energy and digital infrastructure company that develops and owns data centers and power assets across North America. At Keel, you’re not just joining a company, you’re helping build the infrastructure behind the future of compute. Why Keel We’re at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries transforming in real time. The work is complex. The pace is fast. The impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values: Ownership — we take responsibility and follow through Collaboration — we work across teams, functions, and borders Curiosity — we ask questions and keep learning Endurance — we build for the long term What It Feels Like to Work Here Fast-moving, high-growth, and hands-on Smart, driven people solving real challenges together Work that directly supports AI and next-generation infrastructure Room to grow, stretch, and take on more What We Offer Competitive salary, bonus and equity opportunities Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Retirement savings with company contribution Employee referral program Interested? This is a great opportunity to work for a young and dynamic company! We are currently looking for a Director, Data Center CSA Engineering to join our team! Purpose of the Role The Director of Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and owning the company's design standards across civil, structural, and architectural disciplines for all data center development. This individual serves as the internal technical authority on site development, building structure, envelope design, and architectural programming — ensuring that every facility is developed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of constructability, durability, and operational functionality. The Director of CSA partners closely with mechanical and electrical engineering, development, construction management, and operations teams to drive coordinated design decisions from site selection through certificate of occupancy, and sets the frameworks that govern how our portfolio is planned, designed, and delivered at scale. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Standards Develop and own the company's CSA design standards, basis-of-design documentation, and technical specifications governing civil, structural, and architectural scope across all new development. Establish criteria for site grading and drainage, foundation systems, structural framing, building envelope, roofing, and architectural finish standards appropriate for mission-critical facilities. Define prototype building programs and standard floor plan configurations that optimize construction efficiency, operational flexibility, and future scalability. Lead evaluation and standardization of structural systems (steel, precast, tilt-up, hybrid) and envelope assemblies to drive repeatable, cost-effective delivery. Define KPIs and portfolio analytics for executive leadership and the Board. Ensure alignment between construction, finance, engineering, procurement, and operations functions. Project Execution Provide CSA engineering leadership across all project phases — from site feasibility, conceptual planning, and schematic design through design development, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration. Review and approve civil, structural, and architectural design packages from external engineers of record (EORs) and architects of record (AORs), ensuring compliance with company standards, building codes, and jurisdictional requirements. Manage geotechnical investigation scopes and translate soils reports into foundation and civil design criteria. Lead value engineering for CSA scopes, balancing first cost, lifecycle durability, schedule, and constructability. Support RFP development, bid evaluation, and contractor/vendor selection for civil, structural, and architectural scopes. Site Development & Entitlements Su…