Senior Data Center Field Engineer — Liquid-Cooled AI GPU Infra

LinkedIn; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Data Center Engineer, Field Engineering, to support owner-side validation, commissioning, and operational readiness for data center facilities across North America. The role focuses on verifying mechanical, electrical, cooling, and white-space infrastructure and requires collaboration with engineering, commissioning, operations, vendors, and manufacturers to resolve issues.

You will work as an owner-side technical resource bridging design, installed conditions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in field engineering and data center environments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field engineering across data center mechanical, electrical, cooling, controls, low-voltage and white-space infrastructure.
• Review engineering drawings, specs, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, and technical design packages.
• Verify installed conditions against designs, standards, and operational needs.
• Identify installation discrepancies, risks and operational impacts.
• Conduct field inspections focused on functionality, quality, and readiness for testing and commissioning.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for field issues.
• Document observations, deficiencies, test results and corrective actions.
• Communicate findings through reports and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Field engineering

Data center infrastructure knowledge

Mechanical and electrical systems

Liquid cooling systems

Commissioning and system validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

LinkedIn is seeking a Data Center Engineer, Field Engineering, to support owner-side validation, commissioning, and operational readiness for data center facilities across North America. The role focuses on verifying mechanical, electrical, cooling, and white-space infrastructure and requires collaboration with engineering, commissioning, operations, vendors, and manufacturers to resolve issues.

You will work as an owner-side technical resource bridging design, installed conditions,