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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$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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize project timelines by managing complex schedules, analyzing variances, and supporting data-driven decisions in construction projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective communi...

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the analysis and tracking of electric utility regulatory proceedings to support operational efficiency at data centers. Collaborate across departments to influence policy, optimize energy st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $128K *

Optimize project delivery by overseeing complex data center construction, ensuring fiscal performance, technical quality, and stakeholder coordination from initiation to closeout while maintaining saf...

Yesterday

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

$76K - $116K *

Manage complex data center construction projects, ensuring fiscal performance, technical quality, and stakeholder coordination from initiation to closeout while maintaining safety and documentation st...

Yesterday

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

$198K - $215K *

Pioneer data center modernization efforts by assessing infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to enhance operational capabilities and security for mission-critical systems...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $86K *

Oversee daily operations of mission-critical data center systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Collaborate on maintenance, incident reporting, and procedure development to achieve 100...

2 days ago

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

$81K - $101K *

Transform your civil engineering expertise into impactful solutions for large-scale industrial projects. Lead site planning, permitting, and design efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $101K *

Accelerate your career by leading civil engineering projects for data centers and large-scale industrial sites. Utilize your expertise in planning, design, and permitting while collaborating with mult...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $101K *

Shape the future of large-scale industrial projects by leading civil engineering efforts in site planning, design, and permitting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive sustainable solutio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $101K *

Lead the charge in civil engineering for large-scale data center projects, overseeing site selection, design, and permitting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $101K *

Take ownership of civil engineering projects, leading site planning and design for data centers and large-scale industrial sites. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $101K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of large-scale industrial projects. Leverage your civil engineering expertise to lead site planning, design, and permitting for data centers, ensuring sustainable...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $112K *

Lead the charge in civil engineering for large-scale data center projects. Utilize your expertise in site planning, permitting, and design to drive sustainable development while collaborating with mul...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $225K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Project Manager overseeing data center construction. Lead all project phases, from planning to turnover, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion large-scale construction projects by ensuring timely delivery, client satisfaction, and team development. Leverage over a decade of industry expertise for strategic decisions, operational exc...

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and operational performance while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork...

4 weeks ago

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

$183K - $302K *

Unlock potential by driving technical collaboration with major datacenter customers. Leverage your expertise to secure design wins, enhance product integration, and build lasting relationships that fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$183K - $302K *

Join a team that's driving technical collaboration with major datacenter customers, providing expertise to secure design wins and ensure successful product integration, while fostering long-term relat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex data center initiatives, optimizing AI and HPC infrastructure, and providing expert technical support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in low-voltage systems for data centers. Leverage your expertise in project execution and leadership to oversee installations, ensuring quality and complianc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead project execution, manage client relationships, and drive team performance. Utilize your expertise to oversee project deliverables, ensuring quality and efficiency while fo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $171K *

Lead the charge in managing critical data center operations, ensuring reliability and performance of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems while overseeing a team of technicians and maintaining ser...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$117K - $171K *

Execute management of critical data center operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Lead a diverse team, oversee infrastructure maintenance, and coordinate with vendors, all while mai...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $166K *

Explore an impactful career as a key resource ensuring peak efficiency of critical electrical and mechanical systems. Lead technical operations, direct team culture, and drive performance across facil...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.