Data Center Engineer

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

This role supports a global technology organization that operates one of the world’s largest and most advanced networks of mission‑critical data centers. The company provides cloud‑based infrastructure services to millions of customers, powering major online platforms, enterprise systems, and digital applications at massive scale.

The team is known for its high‑performance engineering culture, focus on operational excellence, and commitment to safety and reliability across all facilities.

The Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of mission‑critical infrastructure that supports large‑scale cloud and compute services. This is a hands‑on engineering operations role, ideal for early‑career candidates with mechanical, electrical, or technical training who want to grow within the data center industry.

• Support daily operations of electrical and mechanical systems while following strict safety and operational procedures
• Collaborate with shift technicians, senior technicians, contractors, and vendors to support facility operations
• Operate and maintain critical data center infrastructure, including:
  • Switchgear, generators, UPS systems, PDUs
  • Chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units
  • Building monitoring and control systems
• Establish operational benchmarks and generate maintenance/performance reports
• Partner with IT and facilities teams to support ongoing projects and optimize data center performance
• Participate in new construction activities, equipment upgrades, and facility buildouts
• Assist with inventory management, asset tracking, and procurement
• Support recruiting activities for technical operations team members
• Deliver high‑quality service and ensure operational requirements are consistently met

• Bachelor’s Degree or technical school, trade school, or military equivalent
• 0–2 years of relevant industry experience
• 0–2 years of leadership or team coordination experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability

• 0–2 years of experience in data center engineering or data center operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of low‑voltage systems, network layout, copper/fiber cabling
• Experience in mission‑critical facilities or industrial mechanical/electrical environments
• Fully onsite position supporting a high‑availability data center
• Work closely with technicians, engineers, and operations leadership
• Exposure to large‑scale facility buildouts, upgrades, and efficiency initiatives
• Potential for contract extension or conversion based on performance and business needs

Entry level

Contract

IT Services and IT Consulting