Data Center Design Jobs

Data Center Design jobs are open across technology, construction, utilities, and defense sectors, from junior engineer to principal architect, with specializations in electrical systems, mechanical cooling, and structural layout. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles131+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type52% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Meta
BMS Quality Manager (BQM) - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction
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BMS Quality Manager (BQM) - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction
Meta
El Paso, Texas
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$150k - $209k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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AMD
Thermal Engineer-Data Center AI GPU Thermal Design
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Thermal Engineer-Data Center AI GPU Thermal Design
AMD
Austin, Texas
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
5,001-10,000

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Rosendin Electric
Sr. Engineering Team Lead (Data Center Design)
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Sr. Engineering Team Lead (Data Center Design)
Rosendin Electric
Sterling, Virginia
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
5,001-10,000

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Rosendin Electric
Sr. Engineering Team Lead (Data Center Design)
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Sr. Engineering Team Lead (Data Center Design)
Rosendin Electric
Charlotte, North Carolina
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
5,001-10,000

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Rosendin Electric
Sr. Engineering Team Lead (Data Center Design)
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Sr. Engineering Team Lead (Data Center Design)
Rosendin Electric
Pflugerville, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
5,001-10,000

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Data Center Design Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon43
  • Meta
    Meta34
  • FluidStack
    FluidStack6
  • AMD
    AMD5
  • Rosendin Electric
    Rosendin Electric5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software31
  • Retail11
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces11
  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Construction & Real Estate4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data center design jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or a related discipline
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM-based design tools for facility documentation
  • Experience designing power distribution, UPS systems, or mechanical cooling infrastructure
  • Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards and ASHRAE thermal guidelines
  • Professional Engineer license or progress toward licensure preferred for senior roles
  • Ability to coordinate cross-discipline design reviews with structural, electrical, and mechanical teams

Tips for Your Data Center Design Job Search

Tailor your resume to tier classifications

Data center employers screen heavily for familiarity with Tier I through Tier IV facility standards. Call out the tier levels you've designed for and whether those projects reached certification, not just that you worked on data centers generally.

Highlight specific cooling and power architectures

Listings distinguish between air-cooled, liquid-cooled, and immersion-cooling projects. Name the specific architectures you've specified or reviewed in AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM tools, since those keywords drive applicant tracking system matches.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists data center design openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Research the employer's build program depth

Before applying, find out whether the company builds hyperscale campuses, enterprise colocation facilities, or edge deployments. Framing your cover letter around their build type shows you understand their operational priorities, not just the discipline.

Prepare a portfolio organized by system discipline

Interviewers often review your work by discipline first, so organize project samples into electrical, mechanical, and civil categories rather than chronologically. Include one-line notes on your specific scope so reviewers don't have to guess what you contributed.

Negotiate around project pipeline visibility

Ask directly about the company's committed project backlog and whether the role will follow a build from schematic through commissioning. Employers who value longevity expect this question, and the answer tells you how deep your hands-on scope will actually be.

Data Center Design Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most data center designs?

The companies hiring the most data center designs right now include Amazon, Meta, and FluidStack, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at engineering and construction firms working on hyperscale and colocation campuses.

How many data center design jobs are remote?

About 55% of data center design openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though on-site presence is common during construction documentation and commissioning phases. Roles focused on schematic design, specifications writing, or design review are more likely to offer hybrid flexibility than those tied to active build sites.

How do you become a data center design?

Start with a degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, then seek entry-level roles at engineering firms or data center operators where you can assist on power and cooling system documentation. Build direct exposure to critical facilities projects, study Uptime Institute Tier standards, and work toward a Professional Engineer license to move into lead design responsibilities.

How do you get hired in data center design with little experience?

Focus on roles titled design engineer, junior facilities engineer, or MEP coordination where employers expect a learning curve. Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit through coursework or personal projects, and emphasize any exposure to critical systems, electrical distribution, or mechanical HVAC even outside a data center context. Internships at engineering consultancies that serve the critical facilities sector are a direct path in.

What does the data center design interview process look like?

Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your project types and tools, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through a past design decision covering load calculations, redundancy logic, or cooling architecture. Later rounds often include a design exercise or case study and a final conversation with senior engineers or a project director about your approach to cross-discipline coordination.

Where can I find and apply to data center design jobs?

You can find and apply to data center design jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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