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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$150K - $180K *

Champion quality across large-scale data center projects by establishing and leading best practices, ensuring independent verification, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for construction...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and transform quality assurance across a cutting-edge data center portfolio. Drive standards, oversee independent verification processes, and partner with construction teams to ensure compliance...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive successful data center projects from inception to completion, overseeing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the construction process...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes while fostering a strong...

3 days ago

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

$74K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by leveraging VDC expertise in design analysis, coordination, and BIM technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes throughout the design-build cycle, ensuring su...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $96K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by managing and optimizing Sandbox and Gateway platforms. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and AWS to enhance scalability, security, and operational readi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, leveraging your expertise in AWS, scripting, and SIEM tools to enhance incident response and mentor junior staff in a collaborativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance incident response and drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices at...

Herndon, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion your career by leading a technical team in a dynamic Data Center environment. Oversee maintenance operations, enhance safety protocols, and ensure seamless communication with stakeholders whi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform critical environments by leading a skilled technical team in maintaining and enhancing data center operations. Drive efficiency, ensure safety, and foster collaboration while managing comple...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and optimize data center operations, ensuring high standards in infrastructure management, team performance, and client satisfaction. Drive preventative maintenance and innovative solutions while...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Center Team Leader, overseeing technical operations and ensuring optimal performance of critical infrastructure. Leverage your expertise to lead engineering teams, manage...

2 weeks ago

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

$190K - $240K *

Drive growth as a Project Director, leading multidisciplinary data center projects, enhancing client relationships, and executing business strategies for market expansion across North America. Shape t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to deploying and managing cutting-edge AI lab infrastructure. You'll oversee network, compute, storage, and container orchestration, ensuring seamless operations across a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $126K *

Drive your career with innovative IT solutions, managing products through their lifecycle. Lead evaluations, mentor staff, and ensure high-performance designs that meet business needs while collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $125K *

Take ownership of fire alarm projects in critical data center environments. Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Collaborate with teams an...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enterprise network solutions as a Senior Network Engineer. Collaborate across diverse technologies to ensure effective deployment, integration, and support while utilizing industry...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior engineer managing Active Directory services, ensuring security, availability, and recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support identity modernization...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design, implement, and sustain complex IP networks for Naval operations, ensuring secure and scalable solutions while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders throughout th...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead hyperscale data center projects, overseeing all phases from pre-construction to facility turnover. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects meet budget...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $238K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges. Collaborate across disciplines to provide innovative solutions, conduct thorough analyses, and ensure best practices in energy d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $186K *

Manage critical infrastructure projects in data centers, ensuring efficiency and innovation. Collaborate across disciplines to optimize electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems while leading projec...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$111K - $186K *

Engineer innovative solutions to drive project execution and improve data center operations, overseeing cross-disciplinary activities to optimize electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems. Col...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$111K - $186K *

Lead the charge in managing critical infrastructure projects within data centers, optimizing space, power, and cooling. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.