Director, MEP (Calgary)

Director, MEP (Calgary)

24 Oct
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Bell
|
Calgary

24 Oct

Bell

Calgary

Req Id:

432861 Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day. We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting‑edge technology, AI tools, and a cooperative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell. On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise‑scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks. At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments. Summary

Bell’s AI Fabric initiative is pioneering a secure, sovereign AI compute network across Canada. This transformative portfolio includes seven large-scale, high-density data centres, anchored by a 500 MW British Columbia supercluster and a future 1.2GW flagship site in Regina, Saskatchewan. As Director, MEP & Electrical Infrastructure, you will provide strategic leadership for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, power generation, and utility infrastructure programs that underpin Bell AI Fabric's national data centre platform. This role combines portfolio‑level MEP governance with ownership of the electrical infrastructure ecosystem, including power generation,



transmission interconnections, substations, distribution networks, backup power systems, and high‑density cooling infrastructure. You will establish the standards, delivery frameworks, procurement strategies, and technical governance that every site inherits and executes against. Working across engineering, construction, utilities, regulators, OEMs, and executive leadership, you will ensure the AI Fabric portfolio delivers scalable, resilient, and mission‑critical infrastructure capable of supporting Canada's next generation of AI compute capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

Own the enterprise‑wide MEP and Electrical Infrastructure strategy across Bell AI Fabric's national data centre portfolio. Establish standardized design bases, engineering specifications, technical standards, governance frameworks, and delivery playbooks across all sites. Drive consistency, repeatability, scalability, and continuous improvement across multiple concurrent data centre developments. Build and scale the MEP and Electrical Infrastructure leadership function as the program expands nationally. Electrical Infrastructure & Energy Systems

Lead planning and execution of major electrical infrastructure programs supporting large‑scale AI and data centre operations. Establish technical requirements and design standards for HV and MV electrical systems, substations, switchyards, distribution networks,



and critical power systems. Oversee development of gas‑fired generation assets, utility interconnections, backup power systems, and grid‑connected energy infrastructure. Lead utility negotiations, transmission access discussions, capacity planning, and interconnection agreements. Develop long‑term energy strategies to support portfolio growth while ensuring reliability, resilience, and operational continuity. Evaluate and integrate emerging energy technologies including battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, distributed generation, and grid modernization solutions. MEP Engineering & Infrastructure Delivery

Define and govern MEP standards for power distribution, UPS systems, generators, cooling plants, chilled water systems, controls, and high‑density/liquid cooling technologies. Lead portfolio‑wide modularization and prefabrication strategies to improve schedule certainty, quality, and scalability across sites. Provide technical oversight and governance to site‑level engineering, MEP, and construction leaders. Ensure lessons learned, best practices, and engineering innovations are captured and implemented portfolio‑wide. Risk Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead program‑wide risk identification, mitigation, change management, and issue resolution activities. Manage relationships with regulators, utilities, EPC contractors, consultants, technology providers, and executive stakeholders. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on infrastructure strategy, energy planning, engineering governance, and program execution. Influence and align multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Procurement, Program Controls, Asset Management, Construction, Operations, and AI Fabric l

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