Data Center Engineering Jobs in Texas
Data Center Engineering jobs in Texas are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated in the hyperscale cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT, and energy sectors, with openings from entry-level technicians through senior design engineers. Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio lead hiring, anchored by major employers such as Dell Technologies, Amazon Web Services, and CyrusOne, all of which maintain large Texas footprints. The most sought-after specialties include critical facilities management, power and cooling systems design, and network infrastructure engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 1 year of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
- 1 year of experience with medium voltage systems.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant fields or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, ATP/ATS, emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or SCADA tools.
- Experience working with data center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems).
About the job
Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department - cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements - even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.
With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $102000 - $144000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define data center system-level, product architecture, and Research and Development, while helping to develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems/processes.
- Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Ensure designs and installations meet requirements (e.g., predicted cooling, structural, operational concerns, etc.).
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 1 year of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
- 1 year of experience with medium voltage systems.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant fields or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, ATP/ATS, emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or SCADA tools.
- Experience working with data center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems).
About the job
Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department - cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements - even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.
With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $102000 - $144000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define data center system-level, product architecture, and Research and Development, while helping to develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems/processes.
- Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Ensure designs and installations meet requirements (e.g., predicted cooling, structural, operational concerns, etc.).
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Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Data Center Engineering Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon14
- Tesla4
- Rosendin Electric4
- National Louis University3
- Meta2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Education
- Energy
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center engineering jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering or a related field
- Experience with critical power systems including UPS, generators, and PDU infrastructure
- Familiarity with data center cooling technologies such as CRAC, CRAH, and liquid cooling
- Knowledge of DCIM platforms and BMS monitoring tools used in enterprise environments
- Relevant certifications such as CDCP, CDCE, or BICSI RCDD recognized by Texas employers
- Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line drawings and mechanical schematics
Data Center Engineering Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center engineering in Texas?
Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering as the foundation for a data center engineering role. Texas does not issue a state-specific data center license, but engineers performing design work that affects public systems may need a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Vendor-neutral credentials such as BICSI RCDD or Uptime Institute ATD are widely recognized and strengthen candidacy at Texas hyperscale and colocation employers.
Which companies hire data center engineerings in Texas?
Employers hiring data center engineerings in Texas right now include Amazon, Tesla, and Rosendin Electric, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of hyperscale campuses, colocation providers, and large enterprise IT departments means hiring is active across both established tech corridors and rapidly expanding suburban markets like Garland, Pflugerville, and New Braunfels.
Which Texas cities have the most data center engineering jobs?
Austin, Brookshire, and Plano are the Texas cities with the most data center engineering openings, driven by Dallas-Fort Worth's dense cluster of hyperscale campuses and colocation facilities, Austin's concentration of technology company headquarters and cloud infrastructure investment, and San Antonio's growing role as a cost-competitive alternative campus location for major cloud providers expanding in the region.
Are there remote data center engineering jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Data center engineering work is fundamentally hands-on, involving physical infrastructure, on-site systems management, and facilities response, which limits remote options significantly. About 0% of data center engineering openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in design engineering, project management, or DCIM monitoring roles that don't require a daily physical presence on the floor.
How can I get hired as a data center engineering in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a data center technician or critical facilities technician role, which Texas employers such as CyrusOne, Equinix, and Switch use as a structured starting point for engineers without direct data center experience. Candidates transitioning from electrical apprenticeships, HVAC technician roles, or network operations center positions find these openings most accessible. Completing a CDCP credential or an associate-level BICSI certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge in Texas screening processes.
Where can I find and apply to data center engineering jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to data center engineering jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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