Manager, Sustainable Engineering

Summary

Join CoreWeave, a leading AI hyperscaler, as a Sustainable Data Center Design Manager. Lead sustainability-driven design initiatives across our data center portfolio, collaborating with various teams to achieve long-term energy, carbon reduction, and resource efficiency goals. Embed sustainability into data center design, integrating renewables, energy efficiency strategies, and low-carbon materials. Drive cost justification and implementation of sustainable technologies, acting as the primary technical lead for sustainable design strategies. Work closely with architects, engineers, and construction teams to ensure sustainability best practices are incorporated. Travel to various data center sites and industry conferences will be required. CoreWeave offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Renewable Energy, Sustainability, or related field
• 5+ years in data center design, renewable energy integration, or energy infrastructure development
• Strong knowledge of solar PV, wind, battery storage, microgrid integration, energy efficiency systems, water conservation, and grid interactivity
• Experience in cost justification, energy project ROI analysis, and incentive programs for renewable energy and sustainability initiatives
• Ability to manage the implementation of sustainable solutions from design through construction and commissioning
• Ability to present technical and financial analyses to executives, engineering teams, and regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability-driven design initiatives across our data center portfolio
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Sustainability to ensure alignment with our long-term energy, carbon reduction, and resource efficiency goals
• Embed sustainability into data center design, ensuring that projects integrate onsite renewables, energy efficiency strategies, low-carbon materials, water conservation measures, and alternative refrigerants
• Drive cost justification, technical evaluation, and implementation of solar, battery storage, grid interactivity, high-efficiency mechanical and electrical systems, and lifecycle carbon analysis within data center projects
• Act as the primary technical lead for sustainable design strategies
• Work closely with architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, and construction teams to ensure that sustainability best practices are incorporated from concept to construction
• Travel required to various data center sites and relevant industry conferences as needed
• Act as the bridge between corporate sustainability goals and data center design execution, ensuring that high-level sustainability objectives translate into practical, technically sound design solutions and to maintain and expand our use of 100% renewable energy across all facilities
• Partner with MEP engineers, architects, sustainability consultants, and construction teams to integrate sustainable solutions into data center designs, ensuring they align with both engineering specifications and sustainability objectives
• Lead efforts to optimize energy efficiency, integrating technologies like AI-driven predictive modeling, automated energy management systems, and smart grid capabilities for operational savings
• Conduct comprehensive financial modeling to determine project feasibility and ROI, including: capital expenditure analysis, operational cost projections, energy savings calculations, incentive and tax benefit evaluations, long-term sustainability impact assessments for solar PV, wind energy, and battery storage systems
• Develop strategies for integrating on-site renewable energy generation with grid-supplied renewable energy
• Support design efforts on energy resilience, including peak shaving, demand response, and microgrid capabilities that support the local grid
• Conduct carbon lifecycle assessments of design options, helping to identify and implement strategies that reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions
• Participate in developing designs for water-efficient systems, integrating renewable-powered cooling technologies and exploring innovative solutions like rainwater harvesting and closed-loop water systems
• Recommend the use of sustainable, low-carbon building materials and ensure compliance with green building standards such as LEED
• Research low-GWP refrigerants and other sustainable HVAC solutions that reduce the environmental impact of data center cooling
• Utilize AI tools and automation technologies to optimize building designs for energy efficiency, water conservation, and operational flexibility
• Ensure designs meet or exceed the requirements for certifications like LEED, WELL, ENERGY STAR, and other green building standards
• Support Construction and Commissioning teams for sustainable design elements, ensuring compliance with both design specifications and sustainability targets

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in a STEM field is a plus
• LEED Accredited Professional or equivalent preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption