Senior Data Center Engineer Jobs in Texas

Senior Data Center Engineer jobs in Texas represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT, oil and gas operations technology, and hyperscale colocation facilities, with demand running from mid-level to principal engineer. The largest hiring concentrations are in Dallas, Houston, and Austin, where employers like Amazon Web Services, Dell Technologies, and AT&T maintain significant infrastructure footprints and ongoing technical staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties right now are power and cooling systems, network infrastructure management, and critical facilities operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Jobs

Overview

Open roles33
Top employerTesla
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring10
Work type64% On-site
Top industryRetail

Showing 5 of 33+ Senior Data Center Engineer jobs

Jacobs
Sr Structural Engineer (Data Center)
We won't show you this job again
Jacobs
New 16h ago
Sr Structural Engineer (Data Center)
Jacobs
Dallas, Texas
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$133k - $183k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Zscaler
Sr. Data Center Operations Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Zscaler
Added 2d ago
Sr. Data Center Operations Engineer
Zscaler
Houston, Texas
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$91k - $114k/yr
Hybrid
501-1,000

Have you applied for this role?

Mortenson Construction
Senior Safety Engineer I - Data Center Construction
We won't show you this job again
Mortenson Construction
Added 3d ago
Senior Safety Engineer I - Data Center Construction
Mortenson Construction
Pampa, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$90k - $121k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

McKinstry
Senior Project Engineer - Data Center Construction
We won't show you this job again
McKinstry
Added 1w ago
Senior Project Engineer - Data Center Construction
McKinstry
Dallas, Texas
Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
$36.48 - $61.97/hr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Peraton
Data Center - Systems Engineer - Senior
We won't show you this job again
Peraton
Added 1w ago
Data Center - Systems Engineer - Senior
Peraton
Austin, Texas
IT Support
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
$80k - $128k/yr
ITIL Certification
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

See All 33 Senior Data Center Engineer Jobs in Texas

Find roles in Texas that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs

Senior Data Center Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
14 jobs
Houston
5 jobs
Brookshire
5 jobs
Dallas
2 jobs
Pampa
1 job
Plano
1 job
Temple
1 job
Abilene
1 job
Red Oak
1 job

Senior Data Center Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Tesla
Tesla6 open roles
Amazon
Amazon6 open roles
Peraton
Peraton3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior data center engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Seven or more years of experience managing enterprise or hyperscale data center infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with power distribution, UPS systems, and critical cooling infrastructure
  • Proficiency with network hardware including routers, switches, and structured cabling systems
  • Demonstrated experience with DCIM tools and change management processes in live environments
  • Familiarity with BICSI standards, ASHRAE thermal guidelines, and Uptime Institute Tier requirements
  • Strong incident response background with experience leading root cause analysis for critical outages

Senior Data Center Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior data center engineer in Texas?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or information technology combined with progressively responsible data center operations experience. Texas does not require a state-issued license specific to data center engineering, but credentials like BICSI's Data Center Design Consultant or Registered Communications Distribution Designer, along with vendor certifications from Cisco or Schneider Electric, are consistently preferred by Texas employers and help candidates stand out for senior roles.

Which companies hire senior data center engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring senior data center engineers in Texas right now include Tesla, Amazon, and Peraton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's dense concentration of colocation facilities, oil and gas technology operations, and hyperscale cloud campuses means hiring activity is broad and not limited to a single sector.

Which Texas cities have the most senior data center engineer jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Brookshire have the most senior data center engineer openings in Texas. Dallas leads because it hosts one of the densest colocation corridors in North America, anchored by major carrier-neutral facilities in Allen and Plano, while Houston's demand is driven by energy sector operations technology and Austin's growth reflects its expanding cloud and semiconductor presence.

Are there remote senior data center engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Senior data center engineer work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical access to critical infrastructure, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 36% of senior data center engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be design, planning, or consulting-focused roles rather than operations and maintenance positions.

How can I get hired as a senior data center engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a data center technician or critical facilities technician role, which large Texas colocation operators and managed services providers hire for regularly. Companies like CyrusOne, Equinix, and AT&T run structured technician programs at their Texas facilities that build hands-on infrastructure skills. Earning a CompTIA Server+ or BICSI Installer certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential edge, and roles in facilities maintenance or network operations centers offer strong lateral paths into the field.

Where can I find and apply to senior data center engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to senior data center engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

See All 33 Senior Data Center Engineer Jobs in Texas

Find roles in Texas that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs