H-1B Visa Data Center Construction Jobs
Data center construction roles, covering project management, MEP engineering, commissioning, and site supervision, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Employers in hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center buildouts have active H-1B filing histories.
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This role is not remote, but supports a site that is not yet announced. Candidates must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
Remote location: Minnesota, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in design, development, and construction projects for data centers or mission critical industries.
- 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- 8 years of experience with data center construction for equipment/environments, including electrical switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems and fire safety systems, and experience with start up/commissioning processes.
ABOUT THE JOB
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
As a motivated Program Manager, you have demonstrated experience with data center design, development, construction and commissioning projects. You will provide management of large-scale data centers, computer farms, networking, AC and DC power distribution/conversion, and cooling methods at multiple scales. You will be tasked with coordinating the desires and needs of multiple partner teams, while managing changes and maintaining a focus on keeping the project on schedule and budget.
You will have experience managing large-scale technical projects in a changing industry, ability to grow in ambiguity and demonstrated problem-solving leadership with limited oversight. You should be able to conceptualize and describe the delivery of a data center facility from start to commissioning and understand the nuances and risks that you and your team will need to manage.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Manage data center projects from inception through to completion.
- Support special research and development experiments, renovations, and upgrades of existing facility.
- Be responsible for gathering internal requirements and delivering solutions that satisfy customer needs.
- Maintain responsibility from construction to deployment.
- Resolve highly critical issues within organization while maintaining adherence to project timelines and costs.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
This role is not remote, but supports a site that is not yet announced. Candidates must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
Remote location: Minnesota, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in design, development, and construction projects for data centers or mission critical industries.
- 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- 8 years of experience with data center construction for equipment/environments, including electrical switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems and fire safety systems, and experience with start up/commissioning processes.
ABOUT THE JOB
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
As a motivated Program Manager, you have demonstrated experience with data center design, development, construction and commissioning projects. You will provide management of large-scale data centers, computer farms, networking, AC and DC power distribution/conversion, and cooling methods at multiple scales. You will be tasked with coordinating the desires and needs of multiple partner teams, while managing changes and maintaining a focus on keeping the project on schedule and budget.
You will have experience managing large-scale technical projects in a changing industry, ability to grow in ambiguity and demonstrated problem-solving leadership with limited oversight. You should be able to conceptualize and describe the delivery of a data center facility from start to commissioning and understand the nuances and risks that you and your team will need to manage.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Manage data center projects from inception through to completion.
- Support special research and development experiments, renovations, and upgrades of existing facility.
- Be responsible for gathering internal requirements and delivering solutions that satisfy customer needs.
- Maintain responsibility from construction to deployment.
- Resolve highly critical issues within organization while maintaining adherence to project timelines and costs.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Data Center Construction
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Data center construction covers a wide range of titles. USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific role requires a degree in a directly related field, so confirm your job duties and title align with O*NET before applying.
Target hyperscale and colocation general contractors
Large-scale buildout contractors and owner-operators running multi-site programs file H-1Bs most consistently. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for construction and engineering occupations.
Get your credentials evaluated before the LCA stage
If your degree is from outside the U.S., have a NACES-member credential evaluator confirm it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree before your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your specific SOC code
Data center construction roles can fall under multiple SOC codes with different wage levels. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your exact occupation code and work location before negotiating your offer.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting an offer
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, and many construction employers aren't enrolled by default. Ask about E-Verify status during the offer stage, not after you've already accepted.
File premium processing if your project start date is fixed
Data center construction projects run on rigid schedules. If your role has a hard mobilization date, ask your employer to file premium processing with USCIS to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid project delays.
H-1B Visa Data Center Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center construction jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the specific role determines eligibility. USCIS requires that the position normally demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related specialty. Project engineers, MEP engineers, commissioning managers, and technical program managers typically qualify. General site labor, trades supervision without a degree requirement, and broad construction management roles may face more scrutiny.
Which employers in data center construction sponsor H-1B visas?
Hyperscale owner-operators, large-scale general contractors, and MEP engineering firms with active multi-site buildout programs tend to have the most consistent H-1B filing histories. Use Migrate Mate to search by employer and occupation code, filtering for companies with verified LCA filings in construction and engineering roles.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new data center construction employer mid-project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current status is valid and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. Confirm the new employer has filed before your last day at the current company.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect data center construction offers?
Your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. Data center construction roles span several SOC codes with different wage levels. The OFLC Wage Search lets you verify the applicable wage tier for your specific title before you negotiate your offer letter.
Does traveling to multiple job sites affect my H-1B status in construction?
Multi-site work is permitted but requires careful LCA management. Your employer must file a separate LCA or an amended I-129 for each metropolitan statistical area where you'll work for more than 90 continuous days. Short-term placement under the H-1B short-term placement rule covers up to 30 days at unlisted locations in a year without a new LCA.