Data Center Engineer Jobs

Discover Data Center Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Data center engineers help design, build, operate, and improve the facilities and infrastructure that keep digital services running. Browse vetted opportunities and find roles that align with your technical expertise and career goals.

What Does a Data Center Engineer Do?

Data Center Engineers support the reliable operation of critical computing environments. Depending on the role, they may plan facility capacity, oversee power and cooling systems, maintain servers and network equipment, monitor performance, and coordinate deployments or upgrades. They also help troubleshoot incidents, document procedures, and collaborate with operations, security, facilities, and engineering teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with data center operations, hardware, networking, systems administration, or facilities engineering. Useful knowledge may include power distribution, UPS and generator systems, HVAC and cooling, cabling, monitoring tools, and incident management. Communication, careful documentation, safety awareness, and the ability to solve problems under pressure are valuable across many positions. Requirements vary by employer and specialization.

Data Center Engineer Career Paths

Data center engineers can specialize in areas such as facilities, critical infrastructure, network operations, hardware, capacity planning, or data center design. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineering, site operations leadership, infrastructure architecture, or program management roles. Certifications and hands-on experience with relevant technologies can support career development.

Find Data Center Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Explore Data Center Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can search vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialization, location, and experience level, then identify openings that fit your background and next career move.

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$96K - $113K *

Drive data center efficiency by analyzing capacity and inventory, implementing process improvements, and delivering actionable insights to cross-functional teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to opti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$96K - $113K *

Elevate your career by driving data center efficiency and capacity management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, analyze data, and deliver actionable insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$96K - $113K *

Transform data center operations by leveraging your analytical skills to enhance capacity management, streamline processes, and drive efficiency across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$96K - $113K *

Analyze and optimize data center capacity through inventory management, process improvements, and data insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Engage in proactive safety management by developing and implementing comprehensive accident prevention programs. Conduct inspections, lead training, and support field personnel to ensure a safe workin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$139K - $208K *

Elevate your career by ensuring peak efficiency of MEP systems in data centers. Lead projects, collaborate across teams, and drive innovation while maintaining safety and operational excellence in a d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of data center construction by leading large-scale projects. Oversee on-site operations, manage vendors, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while delivering proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and execute large-scale mission-critical projects, ensuring safety, budget, and quality standards are met. Drive collaboration across disciplines, managing complex procurement strategies and stak...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead connectivity projects for leased data centers, ensuring compliance with standards and managing cross-functional collaboration from site assessment to operational handoff. D...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build seamless connectivity solutions for leased data centers by leading design and delivery of network and power infrastructure. Collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects to ensure timely...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the success of mission-critical data center projects by overseeing onsite commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with global standards, and managing vendor performance for optimal...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by designing cutting-edge electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and advanc...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement electrical systems for large-scale data centers. Collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering innovative solutions for high-profile...

Arlington, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design electrical systems for mission-critical data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects, enhancing your skills in a hands-on, client-facing role with opportun...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Make your mark at a leading firm by designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while developing your expertise in data center electrica...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing cutting-edge electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while enjoying a flexible remote work schedule and opportunitie...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative electrical designs for mission-critical facilities, collaborating with global teams on high-profile projects. This hands-on role offers growth opportunities and the flexibility of r...

Los Angeles, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical design for mission-critical facilities. Leverage your expertise in building electrical systems while collaborating on high-profile data center proje...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K - $116K *

Lead critical engineering initiatives to ensure seamless data center operations 24/7. Collaborate with a dynamic team to execute maintenance, repairs, and monitoring while enhancing your technical ski...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Optimize critical infrastructure operations by ensuring seamless facility maintenance, supervising projects, and delivering exceptional support in a dynamic environment. Engage with cutting-edge syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal data center operations, managing infrastructure setup, troubleshooting, and documentation while maintaining high standards for deployment and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $234K *

Elevate infrastructure management by leading the design and delivery of distributed services for telemetry, device management, and hardware lifecycle automation, ensuring operational efficiency and re...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform data center capacity planning by developing strategic, data-driven roadmaps that align product growth and AI workloads with infrastructure needs, ensuring effective execution and cross-organ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform data center capacity planning by leading strategic initiatives that align product growth and AI workloads with infrastructure needs, ensuring effective execution and cross-organizational col...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform architectural design for hyperscale data centers, ensuring code compliance and life safety across diverse markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative, buildable solutions f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Center Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Center Engineer helps design, maintain, and improve data center infrastructure. Responsibilities may include supporting servers and networks, monitoring facility systems, troubleshooting issues, planning capacity, and coordinating equipment installations or upgrades.

  • What qualifications are needed for Data Center Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or facilities engineering. Knowledge of power and cooling systems, hardware, monitoring, and incident response may also be useful.

  • How much do Data Center Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, experience, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so explore current listings to review compensation details.

  • What career paths are available for Data Center Engineers?question toggle

    Career paths may include specialization in facilities, critical infrastructure, networking, hardware, capacity planning, or design. Experienced engineers may move into senior engineering, operations leadership, architecture, or program management.

  • Where can I find Data Center Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Center Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.