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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Matlen Silver - **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,640.0 - $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Centers, Uptime - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7220f8a110396dd6 ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [AI Factories at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1139-ai-factories-at-scale) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)