Data Center Infrastructure Architect (AI Thermal & Power)

Job Title: Data Center Infrastructure Architect (AI Thermal & Power)

Employment Type: 6 Month Contract, possibility for conversion or extension.

Location: 100% Remote (US), with occasional travel (3 onsite visits in the 6-month period.)

*Must be located and authorized to work here in the US without visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future. No C2C inquiries, please*

Our client is a global professional services firm currently leading high-stakes initiatives for some of the world’s most ambitious AI infrastructure projects. As enterprises race to deploy high-density GPU clusters, our client provides the technical bridge between massive capital investment and the physical reality of the data center floor. They are seeking a senior technical authority to augment their team for a 6-month project focused on scaling capacity to 100+MW and beyond.

In this role, you will be the primary subject matter expert for AI-specific thermal management and physical installations. This position requires a deep understanding of the physical constraints of deploying AI hardware at scale. You will evaluate client strategies, identify facility limitations, and design the complex liquid cooling architectures, including RDHx, single/dual-phase, and in-rack loops, necessary to support high-density environments and ensure operational stability.

Requirements

• Advanced Thermal Mastery: Deep, hands-on technical proficiency in the full spectrum of liquid cooling technologies, specifically single-phase, dual-phase, rear-door heat exchangers (RDHx), and closed-loop/in-rack systems.
• AI Physical Install Experience: Demonstrated experience managing the unique physical installation requirements of AI/HPC hardware, specifically regarding weight distribution, rack-level power density, and heat dissipation.
• Colocation Authority: Direct professional history working for or extensively with major providers like Digital Realty, Equinix, or Switch; you must understand their specific facility limitations regarding high-density liquid cooling support.
• MEP Engineering Core: Proven background as an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Engineer within critical environments, with specific expertise in thermodynamic fluid dynamics and hot spot mitigation.
• Vendor Systems Expertise: Practical, hands-on experience with Vertiv and Schneider Electric power and cooling infrastructure is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Thermal Architecture Design: Lead the technical assessment and implementation of advanced cooling solutions (liquid-to-chip, RDHx, etc.) to ensure facility readiness for 100+MW AI workloads.
• Physical Build-out Oversight: Advise on the complexities of DC build-outs specifically tailored for AI, identifying potential bottlenecks in physical space, airflow, and thermal management.
• Strategic Capacity Review: Evaluate and refine client roadmaps for massive capacity scaling, ensuring that the physical mechanical plant can support the theoretical power draw.
• Colocation Advisory: Act as the lead consultant in identifying where colocation partners' offerings meet—or fail to meet—the cooling demands of high-density AI clusters.
• RFP & Pursuit Support: Work alongside senior leadership to provide the technical depth required to close major infrastructure deals and validate delivery timelines.

This is a 6-month contract position with a flexible pay rate designed for a senior-level expert. While the initial engagement is project-based, there is a possibility of conversion to a full-time role depending on project success and firm requirements, though not guaranteed. The role offers a hybrid work model, combining remote strategic work with necessary site visits to critical facilities.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.