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Remote senior data center engineer jobs are open across cloud computing, enterprise IT, managed services, and telecommunications at remote-first firms, distributed infrastructure teams, and large-scale cloud providers. Employers hiring remotely right now include ABB, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Eaton. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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.
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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 senior data center engineer jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on data center operations and infrastructure engineering experience
- Deep knowledge of power distribution, UPS systems, and cooling infrastructure including CRAC and CRAH units
- Experience with structured cabling standards and high-density fiber and copper deployments
- Proficiency with data center infrastructure management software such as Nlyte, Sunbird, or dcTrack
- Familiarity with Tier I through Tier IV design standards and Uptime Institute methodology
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, information technology, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Senior Data Center Engineer Job Search
Document your remote infrastructure work clearly
Remote employers can't walk the floor with you, so your resume and any project writeups need to show exactly what infrastructure you owned, what went wrong, and how you fixed it. Specificity about systems like DCIM platforms, out-of-band management, and change control processes signals you can operate without hand-holding.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior data center engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Applying in the first few days of a listing going live improves your chances significantly.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote infrastructure teams run on written updates, incident documentation, and structured handoff notes. Mention specific tools you use for async coordination, such as ticketing systems or runbook platforms, and frame your experience around keeping distributed teammates aligned without real-time calls.
Target remote-first companies with distributed infrastructure
Companies that built their operations remotely from the start are far more likely to have mature remote workflows for senior data center engineers. Look for employers whose job postings mention remote network operations centers, multi-region infrastructure, or distributed on-call rotations as baseline expectations.
Prepare for technical remote interview formats
Remote senior data center engineer interviews often include asynchronous take-home scenarios involving capacity planning, failure analysis, or runbook review rather than live whiteboard sessions. Practice writing structured, decision-quality responses to infrastructure incidents and rack design problems within a set time limit.
Remote Senior Data Center Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior data center engineer job?
Target cloud providers, managed service providers, and remote-first infrastructure teams, which are the companies most likely to hire senior data center engineers without requiring on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, detailed written communication, and hands-on experience with remote monitoring and management tools. Candidates who can document past projects, demonstrate comfort with async coordination, and show experience managing critical infrastructure independently have a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote senior data center engineers?
Remote senior data center engineer roles are posted by ABB, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Eaton and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Cloud providers, managed service companies, and enterprises with distributed infrastructure teams are the most consistent sources of fully remote openings in this role.
Can you get a remote senior data center engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in this field are limited because employers expect you to troubleshoot and manage infrastructure independently from day one. Smaller cloud-focused startups and managed service providers occasionally hire junior engineers remotely. Candidates who can show homelab work, certifications such as CompTIA Server+, and demonstrated ability to self-manage have the best chance of landing a first remote role.
Do you need a degree for remote senior data center engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh certifications, hands-on infrastructure experience, and a portfolio of completed projects alongside or instead of a formal degree. Industry credentials in networking, server hardware, and virtualization platforms carry significant weight, particularly at cloud-native companies and managed service providers where demonstrated technical output matters more than academic credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote senior data center engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote senior 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 teams managing geographically dispersed infrastructure, which makes remote senior data center engineers a practical fit rather than an exception.
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