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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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.
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…
View roleElectrical 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…
View roleSenior 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…
View roleSenior 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…
View roleCommissioning 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…
View roleSenior 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…
View roleData 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…
View roleLead 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.…
View roleSenior 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…
View roleClear 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…
View roleElectrical 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…
View roleMechanical 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…
View roleField 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…
View roleSenior 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…
View roleSenior 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…
View roleEnergy 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…
View roleVP – 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…
View roleI’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…
View roleTechnical 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…
View roleSenior 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…
View roleSenior 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…
View roleClear 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…
View roleCommissioning 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…
View roleNorth 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
- Approved pipeline growth
- +30% YoY
- Engineer to director base
- USD 80k to USD 290k
- Active hiring clusters
- 6 hubs
Combined commercial IT load across operating US data centers, with Northern Virginia carrying roughly a sixth of the total on its own.
Year-on-year increase in committed US data center capacity, driven by AI workloads and hyperscale availability zone expansion.
Indicative US permanent base range from mid-level critical facilities engineer through to programme director, before bonus, RSU and executive comp.
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.
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Clear places data center talent across every major commercial cluster globally. Each region below has its own live job board and market snapshot.
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