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Data Center Jobs across North America

Live US and Canadian data center vacancies across the hyperscale corridor, refreshed every two hours from our New York office.

Live data center jobs across North America

Live vacancies sourced directly from our team and refreshed every two hours. Filter by discipline, engagement type or search the role title to narrow down the list without leaving the page.

Virginia, United States3 days ago
Design & CommissioningTechnical OperationsContract & Freelance

Position Overview The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for supporting and executing commissioning activities for mission critical facilities, with a focus on data centre environments. The role in…

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Austin, TX5 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

Reporting to the Data Center Construction Director, the Data Center Project Executive – Construction will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data center builds across multiple r…

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United States6 days ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingContract & Freelance

Electrical Design Engineer Our client is looking for Electrical Design Engineers play a vital role in shaping the energy systems that power hospitals, industry and communities across the US and beyond…

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Texas, United States7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementExecutive Search

Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction Location: Texas (Travel Required Throughout the State) I'm partnering with a leading electrical and mission-critical construction organization to iden…

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Texas, United States7 days ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingContract & Freelance

Senior Superintendent – Commissioning - Hyperscale Data Centers 📍 Locations: TX, NY, CA OR USA - Travel 50% + $175k– $250k Base (DOE) + Equity + Full Benefits We’re seeking an experienced Senior Comm…

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California, United States7 days ago
Design & CommissioningContract & Freelance

Commissioning Site Manager – Data Centers 📍 Locations: TX, NY, CA OR USA $200K–$250K Base (DOE) + Equity + Full Benefits My client a rapidly growing infrastructure and AI-focused organization that is…

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United States7 days ago
Technical OperationsPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Senior Electrical Superintendent Are you an experienced Senior Electrical Superintendent ready to lead large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects in one of the nation's fastest-gr…

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United States7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementTechnical OperationsPermanent Placement

Data Center Construction Manager – Mission Critical Projects I’m currently partnering with a leading mission-critical engineering & construction organization who are expanding their Data Center delive…

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United States7 days ago
Technical OperationsPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Lead Mechanical Engineer – AI / Hyperscale Data Centers I’m partnering with a rapidly scaling AI infrastructure company that is building next-generation hyperscale data center campuses across the US.…

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United States7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementTechnical OperationsPower & CoolingExecutive Search

Senior Electrical Project Manager North Carolina Are you an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager ready to lead large-scale, mission-critical data center projects in one of the nation's fastes…

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Michigan, United States7 days ago
Contract & Freelance

Clear Recruitment established Data Center client are looking for a Superintendent to join them on a 12-24 month contract in Michigan, United States. Responsibilities Supervise all aspects of data cent…

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United States10 days ago
Power & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical Engineer, Data Center MV and LV Design Location: Remote (US) Salary: Up to $140,000 per year plus bonus Type: Full-time The role A construction services firm with an active data center port…

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Downers Grove, IL14 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingContract & Freelance

Mechanical Project Manager Downers Grove, IL Up to $140k basic salary Bonus ESOP Package One of the most consistently top-ranked design/build contractors in the US is looking for a Mechanical Project…

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United States16 days ago
Design & CommissioningPermanent Placement

Field Service Technician – Power Generation USA – Fully Remote (75% Travel) $130,000 - $150,000 Company vehicle Daily travel & food expenses Full benefits package including health insurance, retiremen…

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United States16 days ago
Site Selection & DevelopmentPermanent Placement

Senior Development Manager United States $150,000 – $200,000 Bonus PMI Package I'm working exclusively with an ambitious, globally recognised data center provider who are looking for a Senior Developm…

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United States16 days ago
CommercialPermanent Placement

Senior Data Center Business Development Manager USA – Fully Remote $200,000 - $250,000 Performance-based bonus Comprehensive benefits package Includes healthcare, 401(k) with company match, and paid t…

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United States16 days ago
Permanent Placement

Energy Solutions Manager USA – Fully Remote $180,000 - $200,000 STIP Bonuses Commission Program Strong Benefits Package A leading provider of distributed energy solutions, specialising in flexible pow…

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Texas, United States16 days ago
Site Selection & DevelopmentExecutive Search

VP – Site Selection United States $200,000 – $300,000 basic Hybrid working Bonus Equity incentives Private medical Pension I'm working exclusively with a high-growth data center operator who are looki…

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El Paso, TX23 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

I’m currently partnering with a leading electrical contractor in the mission-critical and data centre construction space to find experienced Senior Electrical Project Managers to join their rapidly gr…

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United States23 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

Technical Program Manager ,Data Center Deployments Location: Remote (US) / New York NY / Austin TX / San Francisco CA Salary: $200,000 – $275,000 per year, plus equity Travel: Up to 60% to data center…

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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area23 days ago
Permanent Placement

Senior Structural Engineer , Modular Systems and Data Center Location: Austin TX / San Francisco CA / New York NY Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 per year, plus equity Hybrid Type: Full-time The role One…

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Pittsburgh, PA28 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementDesign & CommissioningPermanent Placement

Senior Design Manager – Data Center – Pittsburgh As part of our clients exciting growth, they are currently searching for a Senior Design Manager. This individual will support all aspects of major tec…

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Pittsburgh, PA28 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

Clear Recruitment established Data Center Operator client are looking for a Senior Construction Manager to join them on a full time basis in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Duties & Responsibi…

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Texas, United States28 days ago
Design & CommissioningPermanent Placement

Commissioning Site Manager – Data Centers 📍 Locations: TX, NY, CA OR USA $200K–$250K Base (DOE) + Equity + Full Benefits My client a rapidly growing infrastructure and AI-focused organization that is…

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Market in numbers

North American data center market snapshot

Headline numbers for the North American data center market. The US is the largest data center economy globally by a wide margin; Canada adds a smaller but consistent contribution.

Operational US IT load
~22 GW

Combined commercial IT load across operating US data centers, with Northern Virginia carrying roughly a sixth of the total on its own.

Approved pipeline growth
+30% YoY

Year-on-year increase in committed US data center capacity, driven by AI workloads and hyperscale availability zone expansion.

Engineer to director base
USD 80k to USD 290k

Indicative US permanent base range from mid-level critical facilities engineer through to programme director, before bonus, RSU and executive comp.

Active hiring clusters
6 hubs

Northern Virginia, Texas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago / Columbus and Canada are the six clusters our North America desk currently runs searches into.

Capacity numbers reflect publicly reported US commercial IT load. Salary bands are indicative US permanent base; Canadian equivalents sit lower, and bonus, RSU and benefit structures sit on top of every band. Contract rates run separately.

Data Center Jobs across North America: frequently asked questions

Indicative US permanent base salaries run from USD 45k to USD 70k for entry-level technician roles, USD 80k to USD 130k for mid-level engineering, USD 140k to USD 195k for senior and lead roles, USD 200k to USD 290k for programme and director roles, and USD 300k plus for executive and C-suite hires. Bonus, RSU and benefit structures sit on top of every band, particularly at hyperscale operators. Contract day rates run separately.

By operational IT load, Virginia leads by a wide margin, followed by Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois and Ohio. By approved pipeline growth, Texas, Arizona, Georgia and Ohio are accelerating fastest. Our North America desk currently runs searches into six clusters: Northern Virginia, Texas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago / Columbus and Canada.

Entry-level operations and technician roles typically hire through operator-run apprenticeships, military-to-data-center transition programmes, or direct technician hire at live sites. Engineering and design roles require a relevant degree or licensure. Senior roles weight critical environment experience more heavily than formal qualifications. Specialist credentials such as Uptime Institute ATD, CDCMP, BICSI DCDC or vendor BMS certifications carry meaningful weight.

AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Meta and Apple all run continuous US data center hiring across operations, engineering, construction and commissioning. The deeper colocation and wholesale layer (Equinix, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, Vantage, QTS, Aligned, CoreSite, DataBank) sits underneath and is typically where mid-career talent moves between hyperscale roles.

Yes. Our contract and contingent desk mobilises commissioning engineers, project managers, CSA managers, electrical QA and QC leads, and site managers on rolling terms across US programmes. Day rates and durations vary by discipline and programme stage, and our consultants give an honest read on the current US market for any specific role before you commit.

Yes. Our North America desk runs searches into Toronto, Montreal and the wider Canadian market alongside US mandates. Canadian capacity is smaller in absolute terms but the live role flow is consistent, particularly around colocation operations and hyperscale availability zone build-out.

Hiring data center talent across North America?

Brief us on a single role or a programme team build. We come back with a market view, an honest timeline, and a shortlist worth your time.