Data Center Engineering Project Manager

Exowatt

Exowatt

Operations

Austin, TX, USA

Posted on Apr 23, 2026
About Exowatt
Exowatt is revolutionizing the energy landscape for the AI era with our groundbreaking P3 system that captures solar energy, stores it as heat, and generates electricity on demand. Founded in 2023 and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sam Altman, and Felicis, we're committed to providing clean, modular, and scalable power that meets the rapidly growing demands of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to make sustainable renewable energy always available and almost free, enabling technological advancement while protecting our planet.
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Center Engineering Project Manager to lead the execution of exciting, advanced data center projects. You will work with Exonauts and contractors to envision, construct, and operate Exowatts next generation, high efficiency modular DC platform. You will drive designs from concept through production, working closely with our energy, software, and operations teams to deliver world-class modular data center products.

What You'll Do

    Manage the flow of onsite work, agreements, and contracts with Exonauts and with outside partners for mission critical data center projects

    ▪ Assist with supply chain management for OFCI equipment, including design, integration, scheduling, monitoring of the manufacturing process, oversight of commissioning activities, and coordination of delivery;

    ▪ Hands-on coordination and oversight of assigned construction activities, including coordination and interface with landlord’s construction work;

    ▪ Hands-on creation, maintenance, and management of project scope, schedule, and budgets ▪ Coordinate vendor invoices with applicable projects and respective draw schedules ▪ Work with research and development teams

    ▪ Provide on-site and remote technical support for electrical systems, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair.

    ▪ Work closely with sales and engineering teams to identify opportunities for system improvements and new product introduction.

    ▪ Maintain accurate records of activities, including service reports, maintenance logs, telemetry systems, and customer and partner feedback.

    ▪ Maintain the Exowatt work environment to high standards

What We're Looking For

    Required Qualifications

    • 2+ years of electrical service engineering experience, focused on manufacturing, design, and/or mission-critical infrastructure

    • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, troubleshooting, industry standards, and safety procedures.

    • Hands on experience with breakers, relays, transfer switches, battery systems, transformers, and SCADA systems.

    • Experience taking designs from concept through manufacturing and deployment • Excellent technical communication skills — able to write crisp specs, lead reviews, and explain trade-offs clearly

    Preferred Qualification

    • Experience with modular or prefabricated products at large scale • Background working with hyperscale, colocation, or neocloud customers • Exposure to renewable energy integration or microgrid/behind-the-meter power systems

    • Strong working knowledge of data center standards (TIA-942, ASHRAE, Uptime Institute tier classifications)

    • Product lifecycle management (PLM) expertise

    • Experience in a fast-paced startup or hardware product company

What We Offer:
Competitive salary and equity options.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
A dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry.
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