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 - $150K *

Lead strategic growth in the data center market by managing projects, mentoring teams, and cultivating client relationships to deliver high-quality, profitable solutions...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of data center projects by leading strategic growth initiatives, managing client relationships, and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality, profitable solutions in a dynamic environm...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $134K *

Advance data hall designs and infrastructure projects, optimizing efficiency and scalability while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Manage moderate-complexity data hall designs and infrastructure projects, driving operational improvements and design optimizations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Design and optimize medium-complexity data hall infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Engage in the design and optimization of data hall infrastructure, managing moderate-complexity projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and scalabili...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative project planning and execution as a key member of a dynamic technical team, mentoring peers while managing IT environments globally for enhanced operations and continuous improvem...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the design of electrical systems for advanced cooling technologies, ensuring safety and reliability in production-ready equipment. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in data center...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing mechanical systems for mission-critical data centers. Drive project execution, enhance system performance, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring reliability and prec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform large-scale data center plumbing systems by leading design efforts, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with codes. Drive innovative solutions while managing project budget...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative plumbing design for hyperscale data centers, ensuring high-quality solutions and collaboration with stakeholders. Drive project success through technical expertise and effective commun...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate plumbing systems for hyperscale data centers, leading design efforts and collaborating with engineers. Drive technical solutions, ensure quality control, and manage project budgets while work...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative plumbing solutions for hyperscale data centers. Lead design efforts, collaborate with engineers, and ensure quality control while managing project specifications and client presenta...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to support systems from concept through deployment, ensuring operational requirements are met. Collaborate with teams to define technical needs and enhance system performance throughout...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Drive innovation in data center design by managing projects, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate on cutting-edge infrastructure that supports global cloud oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform large-scale data center plumbing systems as a lead engineer. Collaborate with teams, provide technical expertise, and ensure quality control while delivering innovative solutions to meet cli...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading commissioning activities for critical infrastructure projects. Drive technical solutions, manage project lifecycles, and engage with clients to ensure systems perform optim...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading electrical commissioning in high-stakes environments. Drive project success through technical expertise, client engagement, and team mentorship while manag...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $171K *

Empower teams to execute complex data center build projects, ensuring seamless collaboration across functions while managing resources, budgets, and stakeholder expectations to deliver innovative infr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead architectural design for large-scale hyperscale cloud data centers, overseeing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and efficient...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading the architectural design of cutting-edge hyperscale cloud data centers. Collaborate globally to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that meet the demands of top-tie...

1 week ago

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

$62K - $112K *

Empower AWS infrastructure by diagnosing and repairing hardware and network issues, ensuring reliability and performance across data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to uphold operational excel...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining construction management by leading large data center projects, driving sales initiatives, and nurturing client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and tea...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 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.