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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.

ClearIndianapolis, IN (On-site)2 days ago
Technical OperationsPower & CoolingExecutive Search

Director of Operations – Data Center Campus Indianapolis, IN Up to $150k DOE Bonus Benefits I'm working with a well-capitalized, owner-operator data center business - one of the largest privately held…

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ClearDowners Grove, IL (On-site)2 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

HVAC Project Manager Downers Grove, IL Up to $140,000 Base Salary + Bonus + ESOP + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced HVAC Project Manager looking for an opportunity with a company that values…

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ClearNew Lebanon, OH (On-site)2 days ago
AI InfrastructurePermanent Placement

Construction Superintendent – Data Centers Location: New Lebanon, Indiana / U.S. travel Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $143,000–$250,000 + equity About the Opportunity We are supporting a ra…

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ClearDallas, TX (On-site)3 days ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Chiller Startup & Service Technician – Data Center Cooling Location: Dallas, TX Salary: Competitive base salary + overtime/travel opportunities Travel: Approximately 50% nationwide travel I'm currentl…

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ClearUnited States (Remote)7 days ago
Site Selection & DevelopmentAI InfrastructureCommercialExecutive Search

Hyperscale Sales Director, Data Center Leasing Location: Remote (US )Base Salary: Up to $250,000 per year DO ETotal Compensation: OTE $500,000 (base plus 50% bonus plus commission on new lease signing…

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ClearAustin, TX (On-site)7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

Solar Construction Manager Employment Type: Full Time Working Arrangement: On Site Locations: Austin, TX | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA About the Opportunity My client is delivering…

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ClearDowners Grove, IL (On-site)7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Mechanical Project Manager Downers Grove, IL Up to $140,000 Base Salary + Bonus + ESOP + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking to join a company that truly inves…

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ClearTexas, United States (On-site)7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

Project Manager – Mission Critical Competitive Salary I am working with a leading hyperscale data center developer that is seeking experienced Project Managers to join their growing team. This is an e…

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ClearAustin, TX (On-site)7 days ago
AI InfrastructurePermanent Placement

Senior Construction Operations Lead About the Opportunity My client is building next-generation infrastructure to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. They acquire power, design and co…

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ClearUnited States9 days ago
AI InfrastructureCommercialExecutive Search

Sales Engineer, Data Center Location: Remote (US) Base Salary: $200,000 to $250,000 per year Total Compensation: OTE $500,000 (base plus 50% bonus plus commission on new lease executions) Equity: Offe…

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ClearAustin, TX (On-site)12 days ago
Design & CommissioningTechnical OperationsPermanent Placement

Commissioning Superintendent – Data Centers Location: Austin, Texas Salary: $150,000–$190,000 base salary + equity Relocation: Candidates must be based in Austin or willing to relocate About the Oppor…

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ClearAshburn, VA (On-site)14 days ago
Technical OperationsPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Facility Manager – Data Center Operations Location: Ashburn, VA Salary: $130,000–$180,000 Base salary I'm currently partnering with a leading, privately held data center owner and operator that is con…

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ClearHouston, TX (On-site)14 days ago
Permanent Placement

Senior Estimator – Data Centers Location: Houston, Texas Compensation: $210,000–$260,000 base salary + 15% bonus My client, an established general contractor delivering major mission-critical projects…

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ClearAustin, TX (On-site)19 days ago
Permanent Placement

Construction Superintendent – Data Centers About the Opportunit yMy client is delivering large-scale AI and hyperscale data center infrastructure across the United States. Their goal is to build gigaw…

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ClearAustin, TX (On-site)23 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical Up to $180k Basic Salary Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package I am working with a leading general contractor that is seeking an experienced Senior Project Man…

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ClearUnited States (Remote)26 days ago
Automation & ControlsPermanent Placement

Controls Subject Matter Expert Equity Options Opportunity to join a high-growth AI startup at the cutting edge of data center innovation Are you a Controls Engineer with a passion for delivering large…

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ClearMcLean, VA (On-site)26 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementContract & Freelance

Project Manager - Commissioning – 12 months extendable contract Description: Responsible for taking a direct leadership role in the accomplishment of the mission and expands the business unit through…

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ClearAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area (Hybrid)26 days ago
Site Selection & DevelopmentPermanent Placement

Geotechnical Engineer, Data Center Design Location: Austin TX / New York NY / San Francisco CA / Seattle WA (hybrid) Salary: $200,000 to $250,000 per year, plus equity Type: Full-time The role One of…

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ClearAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area (On-site)26 days ago
Permanent Placement

Fire Protection Engineer, Data Center Design Location: Austin TX / New York NY / San Francisco CA / Seattle WA (hybrid) Salary: $200,000 to $250,000 per year, plus equity Type: Full-time The role One…

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ClearFrederick County, MD (On-site)26 days ago
Executive Search

Director of Construction Management – Data Centers - $250k + 20%-30% Bonus 📍 Frederick County, Maryland ✈️ Travel up to 25% My client is seeking an experienced Director of Construction Management to…

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ClearDallas, TX (On-site)26 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementContract & Freelance

Project Manager - Commissioning – 12 months extendable contract Description: Responsible for taking a direct leadership role in the accomplishment of the mission and expands the business unit through…

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ClearLouisiana, United States (On-site)26 days ago
Power & CoolingContract & Freelance

Clear Recruitments data center client is urgently looking for a MEP Superintendent to join them on 12 month contract based in Louisianan. The Construction Team - Examples of key problems the team is w…

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ClearUnited States (Remote)26 days ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

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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ClearUnited States (Remote)26 days ago
Executive Search

Director, Construction Equity Options Opportunity to join a high-growth AI startup at the cutting edge of data center innovation Brilliant opportunity for a Director, Construction with a passion for d…

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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
~12 GW

Combined commercial IT load across operating US data centers, with Northern Virginia carrying roughly a third 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.