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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$90K - $115K *

Transform health, safety, and environmental programs by overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing service quality to meet client and regulatory needs while driving cost efficienc...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$111K - $186K *

Lead the charge in managing critical infrastructure projects to optimize data center efficiencies globally. Oversee project execution from design to completion with a focus on electrical and mechanica...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$60K - $120K *

Champion mission-critical automation projects by developing and troubleshooting BAS, PLC, and SCADA systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and provide mentorship to junior engi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer and maintain critical Windows and SQL Server systems supporting a Citrix VDI environment. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with federal sta...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $160K *

Engineer and maintain scalable Windows and Linux environments, driving automation and infrastructure management. Collaborate globally, solve complex technical challenges, and enhance system reliabilit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure operational readiness of power generation assets, coordinating real-time activities and load forecasts to support data center operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center projects, ensuring compliance with design, construction, and operational standards. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to ensure timel...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data center commissioning by leading planning, execution, and testing. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational readiness and manage transitions from construction to operations, enhancin...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing expert telecommunications support for a major infrastructure upgrade project. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and compliance in the design and const...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$307K - $427K *

Manage the technical direction and roadmap for a transformative Hybrid Cloud Environment, leading engineering teams to create secure, automated cloud infrastructures that streamline developer interact...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the successful delivery of a gigawatt-scale data center campus, overseeing capital risk, safety, and project outcomes. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution while maintaining hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the delivery of a gigawatt-scale data center campus, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive project outcomes by integrating cross-functional teams and managing com...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the delivery of a gigawatt-scale data center campus, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex project execution and mitigate risks...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform structural engineering solutions by designing and analyzing systems for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive cost control services for data center projects, ensuring financial efficiency and collaboration across teams while driving impactful results in a dynamic en...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$192K - $278K *

Optimize data center security programs by leading a team to ensure alignment with business goals, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry standards. Drive strategic initiatives from inception to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cost management strategies, overseeing project budgets, and delivering insightful analysis to ensure client value and drive successful outcomes in a dynamic, collaborative...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$82K - $108K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in enterprise network infrastructure. Lead complex projects, ensure operational reliability, and enhance cloud connectivity while collaborating across diverse tec...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $120K *

Champion the deployment and management of AWS network infrastructure, ensuring secure and high-performance connectivity across cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with teams to optimize ne...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Field Engineering Subject Matter Expert, driving the delivery of complex workplace technology programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance standards, improve delivery metho...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $187K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in EHS management across hyperscale data centers. Lead a dedicated team, drive compliance, and foster a strong safety culture while managing operational risk...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Drive EHS excellence by leading a team to implement safety standards across hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with operations and construction teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and foster...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth in the Data Centers vertical, executing strategic go-to-market plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to deliver innovative electrical inf...

Hanover, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K - $173K *

Pioneer the management of data center operations, leading technical teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability of infrastructure. Collaborate on strategic initiatives while overseeing install...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.