Thermal Works LLC is seeking a dynamic Director of Engineering to join our team as the primary engineering lead in Europe. In this strategic role, you will serve as an extension of our U.S.-based engineering organization, reporting directly to our Operations Director, Europe and driving design development, technical leadership, and customer-facing engineering support for data center applications.
We are looking for a leader who is highly organized, proactive, technically strong, and capable of working independently while coordinating seamlessly with cross-functional teams across continents. You will play a pivotal role in shaping data center cooling solutions for the EU market, ensuring our customers receive best-in-class support, engineering guidance, and technical delivery.
Thermal Works values efficiency and strives to maintain smooth operations. Our primary focus is on providing an integrated cooling system for data centers and commercial buildings that dramatically reduces the energy demand, water consumption and cost of cooling. It transforms the economics and eco-metrics of commercial cooling with zero water solutions that outperform air- and water-cooled systems in any climate.
Thermal Works solutions are sustainable and cutting-edge. For that reason, we are highly selective about the people we bring on board because our work depends on it. Change and progress happen quickly, and we must be able to trust one another to be honest, communicative, reliable, and self-motivated. We seek ultra-creatives and superstar performers with a sense of humility and a hunger to make a positive impact in the world. We offer flexibility and endless growth opportunities to those who can harness their skills and talents and identify how and where to use them to add value. Thermal Works is one of several “inspired infrastructure” companies that work collaboratively under our parent company, Endeavour Energy, LLC. At the heart of this ecosystem is a diverse group of bright, passionate, dedicated people, working together to make a real difference for people and the planet. Thermal Works is looking for someone to join our team to help us move the needle towards sustainable change. Are you ready to join the journey?
Key Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
Engineering Leadership & Coordination
- Serve as the primary engineering lead for Thermal Works in Europe, functioning as an extension of the U.S. engineering and R&D team.
- Report directly to the Director of Research & Development and collaborate closely on product design, testing, and performance validation.
- Lead data center design development for EU clients, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, local regulations, and Thermal Works’ performance standards.
- Provide application engineering support, including evaluating customer requirements, developing engineered solutions, and participating in technical presentations.
Customer & Field Technical Support
- Act as a senior technical liaison for EU customers, providing engineering guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and system optimization recommendations.
- Partner with the service technician network in Spain to strengthen technical capabilities, support recruitment efforts, and build local engineering talent to support operations.
- Deliver technical coordination across stakeholders—including customers, contractors, and internal teams—to ensure seamless project execution.
Training, Validation & R&D Collaboration
- Travel to the U.S. for hands-on technical training to gain deep familiarity with Thermal Works’ products, systems, and testing methodologies.
- Support design validation efforts by applying real-world feedback and ensuring consistent performance across diverse European applications.
- Contribute insights from EU market needs to influence future product development and enhancements.
Systems Design Oversight & Technical Excellence
While not responsible for shipping, delivery, or commissioning (managed by the Program Operations Manager), you will work as a technical peer, assisting with:
- Advanced HVAC and thermal management system review, including critical data center cooling applications.
- Verification of system performance assumptions, load calculations, airflow management strategies, and integration requirements.
- Collaborative problem-solving to address complex engineering challenges and ensure optimal design outcomes.
Skills & Requirements
Education / Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in HVAC system design, data center engineering, or mission-critical facilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering efforts and supporting customer-facing technical engagements.
- Strong understanding of high-density cooling, thermal management, and critical system redundancy.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or HVAC Engineering.
- LEED, ASHRAE, or other industry certifications.
- Experience with emerging cooling technologies (e.g., liquid cooling, modular cooling, advanced economization).
- Prior leadership or team-building experience, especially across international regions.
Specific Skills / Abilities
HVAC & Data Center Cooling Expertise
- Deep knowledge of HVAC and thermal systems including CRAC/CRAH units, air handling units, chillers, in-row cooling, air-side economization, and thermal containment strategies.
- Proficient in evaluating heat loads, airflow modeling, and system performance for mission-critical environments.
Software Proficiency
- Experience with HVAC design and simulation software (e.g., Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, EnergyPlus).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools for coordination and design review.
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
- Strong understanding of energy-efficient cooling technologies, sustainable design strategies, and compliance with EU standards and directives.
- Knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines, local building codes, and requirements for sustainable data center design.
Leadership & Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and cultures to deliver successful engineering outcomes.
- Ability to mentor, develop, and support local technical talent.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, especially in high-density cooling environments.
- Innovative mindset with the ability to identify efficiency improvements and enhance system reliability.
Great Place to Work
Enjoy…
- A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
- A flexible, autonomous work environment.
- A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
- Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
- Growth and travel opportunities.
- A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.
About Our Parent Company, Endeavour Energy
Endeavour is the main hub—a self-sustaining incubation platform for innovation—within a larger ecosystem focused on sustainable infrastructure. It provides the space, time, and all necessary resources to take advanced technologies from ideation through development to launch. Every day we are helping innovators to develop and launch global solutions to tackle global challenges, which is no easy task. Our teams work extremely hard because we all believe in Endeavour’s mission: to guarantee clean water and renewable energy to everyone, everywhere. We are working hard to decentralize infrastructure and deploy innovative energy, water, and waste treatment solutions that are more sustainable and more profitable than those currently in existence. Our team of passionate change-makers want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Endeavour prides itself on hiring talented, highly motivated people because that’s what our mission requires. There is a strong sense of camaraderie between good-natured people who bring their A-game to work, every day, to make a difference. To work at Endeavour is to know that you are part of something special—something bigger than yourself.
Today, we’re deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and profitable, including EV charging, data center cooling, and waste to fuel systems. As we look to the future, Endeavour intends to remain at the forefront of innovation, taking on grander challenges based on the needs of our clients and of local economies. We hope that our Sustainable Habitat for Innovation towards a Purpose (SHIP) will be a model that inspires people and businesses to #jointhejourney so that together we can combine the best of what technology and the natural world can offer to ensure a regenerative/sustainable world for generations to come.
Position: Director of Engineering
Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time
Reports to: Operations Director, Europe
Location: Europe (Remote) Preferred in Spain. Travel required in Europe and the United States
Contact: [email protected]