SVP, Engineering
About Riot Platforms
Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.
Who we are
At Riot, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure.
We are trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.
About the role
The SVP of Engineering is the senior technical leader for Riot Data Centers’ Engineering organization, providing disciplined oversight across all core engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical, and controls. This role is accountable for technical standards, design integrity, engineering talent development, and the quality of all engineering outputs across the active portfolio.
The SVP operates as a counterpart to the Design Management organization, owning engineering rigor while enabling delivery velocity. Reporting to the EVP of Design & Construction, this leader will directly lead a team of discipline specific engineers and serve as the senior technical voice in cross-functional forums, vendor relationships, and capital investment decisions.
What you'll do
Technical Leadership & Standards
- Establish and enforce engineering standards, Basis of Design (BoD) frameworks, and QA/QC protocols across all disciplines
- Own technical review and approval at key project milestones (DD, 30/60/90/IFC) to ensure design integrity and standards compliance
- Serve as the senior technical authority for cross-discipline coordination, ensuring integrated system performance across mechanical, electrical, and controls functions
- Drive technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and lessons learned adoption across the portfolio
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop the Engineering team including Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, and BIM/Document Control Coordinator
- Define role clarity, growth pathways, and expectations for technical excellence across the engineering function
- Build a culture of rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team
- Recruit and develop engineering talent as the portfolio scales
Consultant & Vendor Oversight
- Establish scope requirements, deliverable standards, and performance expectations for external EORs, design consultants, and specialty vendors / consultants
- Lead technical workshops and design charrettes to align external partners to Riot’s engineering requirements
- Review and approve key consultant deliverables, submittals, and equipment selections
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner closely with the VP of Design Management to ensure engineering inputs and design deliverables are sequenced and integrated effectively
- Collaborate with Construction leadership on constructability, RFI resolution, and commissioning readiness
- Support Procurement with technical evaluation of equipment and supply chain strategy including vendor / product evaluation and maintenance of an approved product / vendor list
- Represent engineering in executive forums, strategic planning, and customer/stakeholder discussions
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree a plus
- At least 15+ years of engineering experience in the data center market
- Demonstrated leadership of multi