About Amp Z

Amp Z is a U.S.-based, power-first data center developer at the forefront of solving critical energy constraints for the hyperscale, AI, and intensive computing industries. Leveraging the profound global energy expertise of its parent company, Amp Energy, a global energy transition platform with a 16-year, 14-gigawatt track record and billions in capital deployed, Amp Z designs, builds and operates massively scalable digital campuses. These campuses feature customizable, integrated energy ecosystems that provide clients with unparalleled power reliability, choice and a transparent, strategic path towards truly sustainable operations.

Committed to transforming communities into hubs of digital innovation and partnering with utilities to enhance grid resilience, Amp Z is architecting a future of environmentally-sustainable power abundance for the digital age.

About the role

The Principal, Design Delivery role serves as both a specialized Design project manager and a subject matter expert (SME) across civil, structural, and architectural disciplines for Amp Z’s hyperscale data center portfolio. This role leads end-to-end design delivery for gigawatt+ scale campuses, integrating site and building design, permitting, and code compliance while driving quality, risk management, and cross-discipline coordination with power and mechanical systems.

This role requires an anticipated 20% travel. This position is located in Denver, CO although we will consider remote work arrangements for exceptional candidates.

What you'll do

Integrated Design Management

• Own scope and risk for civil/structural/architectural (CSA) design packages across campus programs; drive phase gate readiness and change control.
• Lead multi-firm A/E teams; align deliverables to campus roadmaps, commercial objectives, and design sequencing.
• Develop and manage design execution plans, submittal logs, and decision registers; facilitate design reviews and value engineering.
• Coordinate closely with power, electrical, mechanical, controls, and construction partners to ensure integrated solutions and constructability.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle and establish an End-to-End program from site selection through commissioning, ensuring consistency, quality and delivery of the Amp Z Product.

Discipline Leadership & SME

• Provide general guidance across site/civil (grading, drainage, utilities, roads), structural systems (steel, concrete, foundations, seismic), and architectural scope (core/shell, envelope, egress, life safety).
• Review and approve drawings/specifications; set technical direction, performance criteria, and acceptance tests for CSA systems.
• Establish and maintain CSA design standards, campus prototypes, and BIM requirements; drive QA/QC and lessons‑learned across programs.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Manage design vendor performance against contracts, KPIs, and service levels; resolve issues, escalations, and interfaces with utilities and third parties.
• Represent Amp Z with AHJs, community stakeholders, customers, and partners; provide executive-ready updates on milestones, risks, and mitigations.

Construction & Operations Interface

• Partner with construction to drive constructability, RFI/submittal resolution, and field change management; support commissioning and turnover for CSA scope.
• Collaborate with Operations on maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle strategies for campus assets.
• Additional tasks/projects as requested from time to time.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in civil, structural, or architectural design for mission‑critical, large industrial, or hyperscale campus projects.
• Proven success managing complex, multi‑site design programs as an owner’s representative or A/E lead.
• Expertise in site development, grading/drainage, utilities, roadway design; structural systems (steel, concrete, foundations, seismic); and architectural core/shell, envelope, egress, and life safety.
• Fluency with building codes and permitting processes; experience engaging AHJs and utilities.
• Proficiency with design tools and workflows (e.g., BIM/Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam) and specification management.
• Strong commercial acumen, vendor and stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Experience in fast‑paced programs, with disciplined risk management, change control, and QA/QC.
• Experience in large-scale construction and project management
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical business practices Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Energy Infrastructure acumen
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Internal: Effectively collaborate across all departments within the organization.
• External: Builds and maintains relationships with contractors, vendors, potential customers, existing customers, and investors as needed.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture (Master’s preferred).
• Professional licensure strongly preferred (e.g., PE/SE for engineers or RA for architects).
• PMP and/or LEED/Envision accreditations are a plus.

Why Join Amp Z?

• Rewarding mission and a unique opportunity to join a transformative company
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and 13 holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.