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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.

ClearAustin, TX (On-site)16 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementAI InfrastructurePermanent Placement

Data Center Project Manager – AI Infrastructure Location: United States Travel: Nationwide / project dependent Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus + equity A rapidly growing AI infrastructur…

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ClearChandler, AZ (Hybrid)22 days ago
Automation & ControlsPermanent Placement

Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Location: Chandler, AZ (hybrid) Salary: $160,000 to $200,000 per year DOE Type: Full-time The role A specialist engineering and construction firm workin…

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ClearMcLean, VA (On-site)23 days ago
Design & CommissioningTechnical OperationsPermanent Placement

AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer 3 Location: McLean, VA We’re looking for an experienced AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer to join a growing mission-critical technology team in McLean, VA…

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ClearChandler, AZ (On-site)24 days ago
Automation & ControlsContract & Freelance

Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Location: Chandler, AZ (hybrid) Salary: $160,000 to $200,000 per year DOE Type: Full-time The role A specialist engineering and construction firm workin…

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ClearChandler, AZ (On-site)24 days ago
Automation & ControlsContract & Freelance

Senior Lead I&C Engineer – Clear Recruitment are seeking the services of a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with Allen-Bradley experience to join our client on a contract basis. The Senior L…

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ClearMcLean, VA (On-site)24 days ago
Design & CommissioningPermanent Placement

🚨 AV Design Engineer 3 | McLean, VA I’m currently working with a leading mission-critical technology and engineering organization that is looking for an experienced AV Design Engineer 3 to join their…

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ClearUnited States (Remote)24 days ago
Design & CommissioningPermanent Placement

Transformer Design Manager $180,000 - $200,000 Fully Remote – North America We’re currently supporting a leading organisation within the power and electrical engineering sector in the search for an ex…

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ClearUnited States (Remote)24 days ago
Executive Search

Director of Energy & Utilities – Data Center Infrastructure Remote (U.S.) $350,000 – $450,000 Equity Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement) + generous PTO Travel: Regular…

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ClearUnited States (Remote)25 days ago
Permanent Placement

Substation Design Engineer $140,000 - $180,000 Location: United States – Multiple Locations Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Electrical Engineering / Power Delivery About the Role We are seeking a…

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ClearAshburn, VA29 days ago
Technical OperationsPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Critical Facility Manager – Data Center Operations Location: Ashburn, VA Salary: $150,000–$175,000 Base salary I'm currently partnering with a leading, privately held data center owner and operator th…

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ClearDallas, TX (Hybrid)about 1 month ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingAI InfrastructurePermanent Placement

Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center Owner Representative Location: Texas (hybrid) Salary: $185,000 to $215,000 per year plus 20% bonus target Type: Full-time The role A specialist data center deve…

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ClearAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area (On-site)about 1 month ago
Power & CoolingAI InfrastructurePermanent Placement

Mechanical Engineer, Modular Data Center R&D Location: Austin, TX (on-site) Salary: $200,000 to $250,000 per year, plus equity Type: Full-time The role One of the most active hyperscale data center de…

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ClearAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area (On-site)about 1 month ago
Power & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical Engineer, Modular Data Center R&D Location: Austin, TX (on-site) Salary: $200,000 to $250,000 per year, plus equity Type: Full-time The role One of the most active hyperscale data center de…

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ClearWest, TX (On-site)about 1 month ago
Power & CoolingAI InfrastructurePermanent Placement

Senior Electrical Operations Engineer – Data Center Location: West Texas Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Compensation: $200K–$260K + Equity About the Role We are working with a rap…

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ClearSan Francisco, CA (On-site)about 1 month ago
Project & Construction ManagementAI InfrastructurePermanent Placement

Project Manager – Mission Critical Competitive Salary + Equity I am working with a rapidly growing developer and operator of large-scale AI data center infrastructure that is seeking an experienced Pr…

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ClearMcLean, VA (On-site)about 1 month ago
Design & CommissioningTechnical OperationsPermanent Placement

AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer 3 Location: Tysons, VA Travel: Up to 50%, including international travel Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance We’re looki…

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ClearTexas, United States (On-site)about 1 month 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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ClearTexas, United States (On-site)about 1 month ago
Permanent Placement

We’re partnering with an established commercial general contractor seeking a Senior Quality Control & Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC efforts across complex data center projects. Key Responsibilities…

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ClearUnited States (Remote)about 1 month ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingAI InfrastructurePermanent Placement

Commissioning & Field Engineer – Electrical Location: Across the USA | U.S. Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite / Field-Based Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 base + equity Abo…

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ClearAustin, TX (On-site)about 2 months ago
Design & CommissioningAutomation & ControlsPermanent Placement

Controls Team Lead – Capacity Delivery Location: United States | Multiple locations Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are looking for an experienced Controls Team Lead to take ownership of…

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ClearPortland, Oregon Metropolitan Area (On-site)about 2 months ago
CommercialPermanent Placement

SALES EXECUTIVE - COLOCATION & INTERCONNECTION Portland, Oregon Up to $150k base Commission Benefits Our client, a private equity-backed national data center platform, is building out its interconnect…

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ClearConshohocken, PA (On-site)about 2 months ago
Power & CoolingPermanent Placement

SENIOR LEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER — cGMP / LIFE SCIENCES Conshohocken, PA - Also open to Dallas, Raleigh-Durham and Phoenix $160,000 - $200,000 Base Bonus Full benefits Our client is a global engineerin…

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ClearConshohocken, PA (On-site)about 2 months ago
Executive Search

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / SME - cGMP / LIFE SCIENCES (MECHANICAL) Conshohocken, PA - Also open to Dallas, Raleigh-Durham and Phoenix From $200,000 base DOE Bonus Full benefits Our client is a global engine…

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ClearPhoenix, AZ (Hybrid)about 2 months ago
Executive Search

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / SME - SEMICONDUCTOR FACILITIES (MECHANICAL) Chandler / Phoenix, AZ - Also open to Dallas, Raleigh-Durham and Conshohocken From $200,000 base DOE Bonus Full benefits Our client 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
~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?

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