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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$120K - $140K *

Champion innovative electrical solutions for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and safety. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and mentor engineers while managi...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and m...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and m...

3 weeks ago

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

$145K - $155K *

Unlock potential by providing expert Tier II support for Windows and Linux systems, enhancing operational stability and user experience across a hybrid environment. Collaborate closely with teams to d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower efficiency by leading mechanical design for data center projects, ensuring high performance and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with diverse teams and overseeing system...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $216K *

Engineer the future of data center construction by leading large-scale projects, fostering executive relationships, and driving innovation in high-density computing and cooling technologies. Your expe...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $216K *

Transform the future of data center construction by leading large-scale projects, fostering executive relationships, and driving innovation in high-density computing and cooling technologies. Join a d...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $216K *

Engineer impactful data center projects by leading large teams, fostering customer relationships, and leveraging advanced technologies. Drive continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of h...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $216K *

Lead the execution of large-scale data center projects, driving innovation and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results while fostering strong client relatio...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust systems that support mission-critical applications and enhance reliability across complex software environme...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $137K *

Join a dynamic team as you partner with project managers to oversee complex projects from bid to completion. Lead and mentor team members while ensuring financial management and effective subcontracto...

4 days ago

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

$102K - $137K *

Advance your career by partnering with project managers to drive project success, mentor team members, and ensure timely completion while managing budgets and subcontractors in a dynamic construction...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining low voltage infrastructure delivery. Leverage your extensive field experience to develop standards, support complex projects, and enhance quality across our North America...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you lead IT initiatives, enhance client partnerships, and drive technology solutions across diverse environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional servic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate project outcomes by overseeing construction initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to deliver quality r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$72K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you collaborate on innovative electrical designs, progressing from basic tasks to complex projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative network solutions. Engage in network design, implementation, and maintenance while addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges across divers...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to design, implement, and enhance network solutions for critical operations. Leverage your expertise in LAN/WAN protocols and network hardware to support our mission in a fast-pace...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery for mission-critical data centers by providing expert mechanical engineering leadership. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure projects meet operational goals, timelin...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by designing innovative virtualization platforms and systems for engineering research. Collaborate with researchers to create secure, high-performance lab environments, driving...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by architecting and enhancing next-gen research platforms, driving automation and reliability to provide researchers with cutting-edge tools. Collaborate in a dynamic environment brid...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate the growth of our AWS infrastructure while enhancing service management across hybrid cloud environments. This senior role encompasses strategic planning, engineering collaboration, and inn...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $310K *

Drive security innovation by shaping platform architecture and enhancing defenses against evolving threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to instill secure practices while ensuring our custo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Pioneer the execution of large-scale datacenter projects, driving profitability and strategic growth. Lead a high-performing team while managing complex stakeholder relationships and ensuring operatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.