Data Center Field Engineer & Infra Delivery Lead

LinkedIn; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a field engineering lead to deliver data center infrastructure projects in Hillsboro, OR. The role spans planning, construction, commissioning, turnover and operational support, balancing schedule, cost, safety, and reliability.

It requires deep experience in mechanical, electrical, cooling, and liquid cooling for high-density compute environments. The position is hybrid, with work from home and LinkedIn offices on select days, and involves coordination with contractors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years experience in field engineering, data center infrastructure delivery, commissioning, or related roles.
• Experience with installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of critical infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as field engineering lead for data center infrastructure systems.
• Own technical oversight of infrastructure system performance across mechanical, electrical, cooling, liquid cooling, and white space.
• Review drawings, specs, and submittals for risks and gaps.
• Lead commissioning activities including startup and operational readiness validation.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve field issues across mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems.
• Partner with operations to support reliability and post-turnover performance.

Skills

Owner-side accountability

Construction leadership

Data center infrastructure knowledge

Liquid cooling awareness

White space fit-out experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

LinkedIn is seeking a field engineering lead to deliver data center infrastructure projects in Hillsboro, OR. The role spans planning, construction, commissioning, turnover and operational support, balancing schedule, cost, safety, and reliability.

It requires deep experience in mechanical, electrical, cooling, and liquid cooling for high-density compute environments. The position is hybrid, with work from home and LinkedIn offices on select days, and involves coordination with contractors,