Data Center Field Engineer (L2), Rapid Response

Motion Recruitment; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Data Center Field Engineer (L2) for a 6–12 month contract in the United States. You’ll lead deployments in enterprise data centers, coordinate with teams, and ensure infrastructure configurations meet standards.

This role blends hands-on engineering with leadership across projects. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in data center deployments, strong rack, power, and cooling knowledge, and experience with diagnostics tools like Fluke.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying enterprise data center infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of server, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure architecture.
• Experience with deployment automation or scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee enterprise data center infrastructure deployments.
• Interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and deployment documentation.
• Validate infrastructure configurations and deployment standards.

Tools

Fluke equipment

Job description

We’re searching for a Data Center Field Engineer (L2) for a contract opportunity based in the United States. Join a leading data center engineering company focused on advanced compute, storage, and networking infrastructure for enterprise and hyperscale clients. This is a contract role delivering critical technology solutions as part of a skilled team working in cutting-edge data center environments.

This is your chance to become the technical lead in high-impact deployment projects, guiding junior team members and collaborating across engineering, operations, and project stakeholders. The top feature of this role is its blend of hands-on technical challenge and leadership, allowing you to sharpen your skills in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting infrastructure while advancing your career. You’ll gain exposure to state-of-the-art cooling technologies, automation, and enterprise-level solutions-making this ideal for candidates eager to grow in both expertise and responsibility. Enjoy a dynamic workplace where your decisions directly influence operational excellence, risk management, and project success.

Contract Duration

6 - 12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting enterprise data center infrastructure deployments, systems integration, or infrastructure engineering
• Strong understanding of server, storage, networking, and rack infrastructure architecture
• Experience analyzing and validating structured cabling (fiber and copper)
• Skilled in using fiber testing and diagnostic tools, including Fluke equipment
• Knowledge of power distribution architecture, redundancy models, and rack-level design
• Familiarity with advanced cooling methodologies (DX airflow, direct-to-chip liquid cooling)
• Operating system deployment, imaging, firmware management, and infrastructure validation experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, MOPs, and deployment documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and infrastructure problem-solving skills
• Experience with deployment automation, scripting, or management tools
• Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts, infrastructure monitoring and integration
• Experience with large-scale deployment projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers
• Ability to independently prioritize technical issues and recommend optimization strategies

Desired Skills & Experience

• Leadership experience guiding junior technical staff
• Technical escalation and coordination capabilities
• Process improvement and automation initiatives
• Health & safety compliance awareness for data centers
• Documentation and reporting skills for risk and compliance gaps

What You Will Be Doing

• Coordinate and oversee enterprise data center infrastructure deployments
• Interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and deployment documentation
• Validate infrastructure configurations, deployment standards, and implementation procedures
• Analyze rack density, airflow, and infrastructure optimization strategies
• Systems Integration & Technical Analysis