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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$93K - $143K *

Transform data center operations by leading performance analyses, enhancing facility health, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across functions to manage incidents, oversee expansions, and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's accountable for a state-of-the-art data center campus. Lead a diverse team, manage multi-disciplinary operations, and ensure successful project delivery while interfacing with corpo...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the design of resilient mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance data centers across North America. Develop...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives in data center security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customer relationships and achieve...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of IT infrastructure by designing and managing core systems, optimizing performance, and delivering exceptional support in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Collaborate with teams to e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $213K *

Join us to drive strategic sales growth in the Data Center market, managing key accounts and fostering relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $138K *

Support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. Troubleshoot technical issues, assist users, and uphold compliance with security standards while managing inf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $138K *

Join us to support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. You'll troubleshoot issues, assist users, and uphold compliance while managing infrastructure and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $190K *

Empower energy safety in data center projects by ensuring compliance with energy isolation protocols. Oversee vendor adherence to safety policies, driving consistency and rigor in energy management ac...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of large-scale data center projects, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing complex deliveries across multiple sites, budgets, and timelines...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex CFD studies for data centers. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality thermal management solutions, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfa...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading comprehensive CFD studies for data centers, transforming complex simulations into actionable design insights. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring h...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering mission-critical electrical systems for high-reliability facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the...

2 weeks ago

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

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in commissioning mission-critical facilities, ensuring systems perform to design through effective planning, oversight, and collaboration with subcontractors and stakeholders...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $115K *

Optimize project execution by managing electronic security and building technology initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, and ensure timely delivery across various data center faci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$138K - $200K *

Transform the future of data center operations by leading teams in managing cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, and driving safety initiatives while fostering a collaborative en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering cutting-edge electronic security solutions. As a key player, you'll manage large-scale data center projects, ensuring timely completion and financial oversig...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading diverse teams, managing schedules, and ensuring quality outcomes. Foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and navigate client expectations while delivering exception...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing equipment data across complex data center projects. Oversee procurement to commissioning, ensuring data integrity and cross-functional coordination across team...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $175K *

Lead the strategic direction and implementation of quality assurance and control processes across various projects, ensuring compliance, risk management, and improvement in construction quality standa...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining project organization and controls in data center projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll ensure accurate documentation, manage timeline commitments, and sup...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead day-to-day electrical construction activities on major Data Center projects. Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and schedule while supervising contractors and resolving real-time issues for eff...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge infrastructure for large-scale AI deployments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to construction, maintaining...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and optimization of HVAC systems for data centers, ensuring energy efficiency, redundancy, and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with global teams on high-profile...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative HVAC systems for data centers, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while enjoying remote flexibility and opportu...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.