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Remote Data Center Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed infrastructure teams hiring for roles in cloud services, managed hosting, and enterprise IT. Employers hiring remotely right now include ABB, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Eaton. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Field Service Manager
In this role you will be responsible for start-up and commissioning and post-start-up field services primarily within the data center market, in Electrification Services for the United States, ensuring ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You will have an exciting opportunity to travel the U.S. on ABB’s dime as field service resources receive comprehensive travel and lodging accommodations as well as per diem. While on the road supporting our Data Center Services, you will execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and deliver excellent customer service to exceed our customers’ expectations.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on-site customer engagement — Serve as ABB’s primary representative, ensuring strong communication, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
- Execute service work with urgency — Plan and deliver service tasks aligned with customer orders, quality standards, and first-time-right execution.
- Identify system and operational improvements — Evaluate installed equipment and customer processes to uncover performance enhancements and eliminate pain points.
- Communicate service opportunities — Capture and relay upgrade, service, and modernization opportunities to internal account teams.
- Coordinate site preparation and subcontractors — Prepare job sites, support project teams, and oversee subcontractor activities.
- Perform advanced field service tasks — Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues using certified tools and methods.
- Ensure materials and equipment readiness — Prepare material lists and verify availability and quality of all required parts and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives — Recommend and implement improvements to processes, products, and service delivery.
- Complete technical documentation — Produce accurate reports, test records, and customer-signed documentation for all assignments.
- Provide technical consulting and mentorship — Act as a subject-matter expert, coach colleagues, support certifications, and train customers.
- Perform duties in Power Delivery & Electrification — Execute work in Power Delivery, Medium & Low Voltage Electrification, and Control Systems.
- Champion safety and compliance — Uphold ABB’s safety culture, lead HSE practices, report hazards, and ensure proper PPE use.
Qualifications
- Progressive electrical engineering experience — HS diploma/GED with 10+ years hands-on experience; OR associate/trade certification with 8+ years; OR bachelor’s with 5+ years; OR HS diploma/GED with 5+ years equivalent work or military experience servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced electrical design expertise — Advanced theoretical experience across all aspects of electrical design.
- Comprehensive code and standards knowledge — Strong knowledge of NEC, safety codes, regulations, and QA requirements.
- Strong communication capabilities — Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical and quality-driven mindset — Proven ability to analyze issues, improve processes, and drive quality outcomes.
- Cross-functional collaboration — Able to work effectively with maintenance teams, engineering groups, and management stakeholders.
- Leadership and project oversight — Project management or supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and influence customers and peers.
- Technical software proficiency — Skilled in MS Office, Google Suite, and project/issue-tracking platforms such as BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, and Procore.
- Preference will be given — Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Emerson RX3i/Proficy, ABB AC500/Automation Builder, CP600 HMI/Panelbuilder, Zenon/Cimplicity, Woodward Easygen/LSS, networking tools (Wireshark, IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL, Multilin), plus RTAC configuration.
- Language and work authorization — Must be fluent in written and conversational English and currently authorized to work and live in the United States.
Why ABB? What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $46 per hour to $65 per hour USD.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Field Service Manager
In this role you will be responsible for start-up and commissioning and post-start-up field services primarily within the data center market, in Electrification Services for the United States, ensuring ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You will have an exciting opportunity to travel the U.S. on ABB’s dime as field service resources receive comprehensive travel and lodging accommodations as well as per diem. While on the road supporting our Data Center Services, you will execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and deliver excellent customer service to exceed our customers’ expectations.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on-site customer engagement — Serve as ABB’s primary representative, ensuring strong communication, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
- Execute service work with urgency — Plan and deliver service tasks aligned with customer orders, quality standards, and first-time-right execution.
- Identify system and operational improvements — Evaluate installed equipment and customer processes to uncover performance enhancements and eliminate pain points.
- Communicate service opportunities — Capture and relay upgrade, service, and modernization opportunities to internal account teams.
- Coordinate site preparation and subcontractors — Prepare job sites, support project teams, and oversee subcontractor activities.
- Perform advanced field service tasks — Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues using certified tools and methods.
- Ensure materials and equipment readiness — Prepare material lists and verify availability and quality of all required parts and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives — Recommend and implement improvements to processes, products, and service delivery.
- Complete technical documentation — Produce accurate reports, test records, and customer-signed documentation for all assignments.
- Provide technical consulting and mentorship — Act as a subject-matter expert, coach colleagues, support certifications, and train customers.
- Perform duties in Power Delivery & Electrification — Execute work in Power Delivery, Medium & Low Voltage Electrification, and Control Systems.
- Champion safety and compliance — Uphold ABB’s safety culture, lead HSE practices, report hazards, and ensure proper PPE use.
Qualifications
- Progressive electrical engineering experience — HS diploma/GED with 10+ years hands-on experience; OR associate/trade certification with 8+ years; OR bachelor’s with 5+ years; OR HS diploma/GED with 5+ years equivalent work or military experience servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced electrical design expertise — Advanced theoretical experience across all aspects of electrical design.
- Comprehensive code and standards knowledge — Strong knowledge of NEC, safety codes, regulations, and QA requirements.
- Strong communication capabilities — Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical and quality-driven mindset — Proven ability to analyze issues, improve processes, and drive quality outcomes.
- Cross-functional collaboration — Able to work effectively with maintenance teams, engineering groups, and management stakeholders.
- Leadership and project oversight — Project management or supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and influence customers and peers.
- Technical software proficiency — Skilled in MS Office, Google Suite, and project/issue-tracking platforms such as BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, and Procore.
- Preference will be given — Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Emerson RX3i/Proficy, ABB AC500/Automation Builder, CP600 HMI/Panelbuilder, Zenon/Cimplicity, Woodward Easygen/LSS, networking tools (Wireshark, IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL, Multilin), plus RTAC configuration.
- Language and work authorization — Must be fluent in written and conversational English and currently authorized to work and live in the United States.
Why ABB? What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $46 per hour to $65 per hour USD.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Who's Hiring
- ABB19
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited12
- Eaton6
- ENERCON SERVICES6
- Meta3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing29
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Energy11
- Technology & Software10
- Construction & Real Estate7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote data center engineer jobs.
- Experience with data center infrastructure including servers, storage, and networking hardware
- Familiarity with power distribution, UPS systems, and cooling equipment such as CRAC units
- Proficiency with ticketing and change management systems like ServiceNow or Remedy
- Industry certification such as CompTIA Server+, Bicsi RCDD, or equivalent vendor credential
- Ability to lift and rack physical equipment and work in raised-floor or hot-aisle environments
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, electrical engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Data Center Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote data center engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check regularly and apply directly to the roles that match your skills and setup, since remote positions at distributed teams fill faster than on-site equivalents.
Document your remote infrastructure work clearly
Remote employers can't walk your floor or watch you work, so your resume and portfolio need to do that job instead. List specific systems you managed, the scale of hardware or networks involved, and the outcomes you drove, all in plain written language that reads well asynchronously.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote data center teams depend on written runbooks, incident logs, and status updates because real-time verbal handoffs aren't always possible. Include examples of documentation you've written or maintained, such as escalation procedures or change management logs, to prove you communicate clearly without being in the room.
Target remote-first infrastructure companies specifically
Remote-first managed service providers and cloud-native firms are structurally built for distributed engineering, so their remote data center roles are genuine rather than provisional. Filter your search toward companies where remote infrastructure work is the default, not a temporary accommodation.
Prepare your home lab for remote interview demos
Many remote hiring panels for data center engineer roles include a technical screen where you walk through a real or simulated troubleshooting scenario. Having a working home lab setup lets you demonstrate hands-on skills live, which carries significant weight when the employer can't evaluate you on-site.
Remote Data Center Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote data center engineer job?
Target remote-first infrastructure companies and distributed cloud teams, which are far more likely to post fully remote data center engineer roles than traditional on-site operators. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication for async coordination, and hands-on skills in network configuration, hardware troubleshooting, and virtualization. A home lab, certifications like CCNA or CompTIA Server+, and documented remote project work give you a concrete edge over candidates with only on-site experience.
Which companies hire remote data center engineers?
Companies hiring remote data center engineers right now include ABB, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Eaton, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote roles for this position are concentrated at cloud-native firms, managed service providers, and distributed enterprise IT teams that operate infrastructure across multiple regions without requiring on-site presence.
Can you get a remote data center engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level data center engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and escalate independently without a senior colleague nearby. Remote-first managed service providers and cloud startups are the most likely to hire junior candidates. Demonstrating a home lab setup, earning foundational certifications like CompTIA A+ or Network+, and contributing to open-source infrastructure projects all substitute for professional experience and signal that you can operate without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote data center engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh practical skills, certifications, and demonstrated results more heavily than a four-year degree for data center engineer roles. Credentials from Cisco, CompTIA, or VMware alongside a documented project portfolio often carry more weight than a degree with no hands-on experience. Some larger enterprise employers do list a degree as a preference, but it rarely functions as a hard gate when your technical skills are verifiable.
Which industries hire the most remote data center engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote data center engineers are Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed infrastructure teams to manage and maintain systems across multiple locations without requiring engineers to be physically present at every facility.
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