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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$130K - $152K *

Drive the design and implementation of secure enterprise network systems across diverse environments. Collaborate globally to enhance operations, troubleshoot issues, and advance security initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $152K *

Build and enhance enterprise network systems globally, ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot network infrastructure across diverse environ...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data centers by designing resilient automation and control systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to deliver high-performance facilities across No...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$117K - $234K *

Shape and execute growth strategies in the data center market, leveraging deep industry insights and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth a...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions for building systems. Leverage your expertise in power distribution, lighting, and safety standards to support di...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Innovate network solutions by designing and implementing secure LAN/WAN infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance in a dynamic government environment, lever...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Lead mechanical design initiatives for construction projects, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality delivery, manage project phases, and innovate solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engineer a robust Identity Provider and Authorization platform, transforming fragmented access into a unified, auditable identity system. Collaborate across teams to design secure authentication and a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Develop and enhance core infrastructure platforms, ensuring operational excellence and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain reliable services, support disaster recovery, and d...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and secure core infrastructure platforms, focusing on virtualization, cloud services, and disaster recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operationa...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the delivery of data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve timely...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-availability data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of network operations by supporting and troubleshooting connectivity issues in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring reliable infrastructure and seamless collaboration within...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $220K *

Engineer robust network solutions, ensuring seamless data communication through installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical systems. Collaborate on security compliance and optimize perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Join a team that's enhancing critical networks through configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Utilize your expertise in data communications to support operations and ensure system integrity...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $137K *

Join a team that's advancing data center operations through strategic leadership and technical expertise. Oversee a diverse team, manage day-to-day operations, and implement innovative solutions to en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of critical operations in a dynamic 24/7 environment, ensuring reliability and efficiency in facility maintenance. Collaborate with teams to manage systems, respond to alarms, and uphol...

3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion the future of utility infrastructure by managing sourcing and contracting for high-voltage equipment. Play a pivotal role in substation expansion projects, ensuring robust strategies meet glo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $104K *

Advance product development by translating customer needs into innovative designs. Collaborate with senior developers to create technical drawings, conduct material research, and ensure timely project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $104K *

Join a team that's redefining data center solutions by assisting in product development, translating customer needs into innovative designs, and collaborating with experts to enhance product features...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $104K *

Unlock potential by supporting product development through design sketches, technical drawings, and research. Collaborate with senior developers to translate customer needs into innovative solutions w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $104K *

Unlock potential by supporting product development through design sketches, technical drawings, and research. Collaborate with senior developers to translate customer needs into innovative solutions f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $137K *

Join a team that's focused on managing global data center operations and driving innovative solutions. Lead diverse teams, ensuring performance excellence while developing staff and providing top-tier...

1 month ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in preconstruction excellence, guiding teams to deliver top-notch client service and budget management while ensuring adherence to company standards and fostering strong subcontractor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $146K *

Join our dynamic team as you develop innovative solutions in utility operations, collaborating across functions to enhance energy distribution and system resilience, while driving projects that optimi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.