Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

Matlen Silver
Chandler, AZ, United States
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$120,640.0 - $124,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Big Data Data Centers Uptime

Job description

Overview We are seeking a senior-level Data Center Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise leading large-scale data center design, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives from concept through deployment. This is a highly strategic consulting role focused on advising stakeholders, developing infrastructure solutions, and driving end-to-end data center projects-not performing day-to-day maintenance or operational support. The ideal candidate has experience serving as a technical SME, consultant, solution architect, or engineering lead for enterprise or hyperscale data center projects, with a strong background in electrical and mechanical infrastructure, modern cooling technologies, and overall facility design. Must-Have Qualifications, * Lead the planning, design, and engineering strategy for enterprise data center infrastructure initiatives.

  • Serve as the primary technical advisor for large-scale data center construction and modernization projects.
  • Develop electrical and mechanical infrastructure solutions supporting high-availability environments.
  • Design infrastructure supporting next-generation workloads including AI, GPU, and high-density computing.
  • Evaluate and recommend modern cooling strategies, including liquid cooling implementations.
  • Partner with construction teams, engineering firms, architects, and executive stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
  • Review engineering designs, validate technical decisions, and provide infrastructure recommendations.
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Drive end-to-end delivery from concept, planning, design, procurement, implementation, commissioning, and handoff.
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent infrastructure initiatives.
  • Develop long-term infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business growth and technology strategy.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Data Center Infrastructure Engineering, Data Center Design, or Infrastructure Consulting.
  • Proven experience leading greenfield or brownfield data center buildouts from planning through implementation.
  • Strong background designing electrical and mechanical infrastructure for enterprise or hyperscale data centers.
  • Experience serving as a technical consultant, solution architect, engineering lead, or infrastructure SME rather than performing hands-on maintenance.
  • Deep understanding of:
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • UPS systems
  • Backup generators
  • Switchgear
  • Power redundancy (N+1, 2N)
  • Mechanical infrastructure
  • HVAC
  • Chilled water systems
  • CRAC/CRAH units
  • Experience designing or implementing liquid cooling solutions for high-density computing environments.
  • Ability to develop infrastructure strategies, engineering recommendations, and executive-level presentations.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including facilities, construction, vendors, architects, and executive leadership.
  • Strong understanding of data center capacity planning, resiliency, scalability, and future-state architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
  • Experience supporting hyperscale cloud, AI, HPC, or large enterprise data center environments.
  • Familiarity with industry standards including Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA, and related data center design standards.
  • Experience evaluating emerging cooling technologies and modern infrastructure designs.
  • Experience working with construction firms, engineering consultants, or mission-critical facility projects.

Benefits & conditions

$58 - $60 an hour - Contract

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