Data Center Engineer

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Clemson University's CCIT Division is looking for a Data Center Engineer to fulfill the following duties:

• Performs journey-level engineering work and activities related to all electrical and mechanical cooling equipment in the CCIT data centers, serve as primary liaison to Duke Energy and campus facilities and handles end-point deliver of power/cooling to IT systems, and maintains the facility in a manner that allows IT operations to proceed without service interruption.
• Interfaces with multiple electronic monitoring tools for troubleshooting, configures devices for monitoring and uses graphs/trends to predict imminent issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

40% - Essential - Design and Manage Equipment:
Design and manages all electrical and mechanical cooling equipment in the CCIT date centers. Responsible for recognizing cooling problems and failures, initiating contacts with vendors to obtain repair parts/warranty work. Conduct/schedule/assist with require repairs on all systems, including communication of downtime to administrators involved.

25% - Essential - System Maintenance:
Receive, configure, monitor and maintain power generation and delivery systems in all CCIT data centers.

15% - Essential - Electrical Engineering Support:
Provide electrical engineering support to hardware engineers and hosted/co-location customers; collaborate with other personnel and organizations to establish relationships to enhance service and customer support.

10% - Essential - Planning:
Participate in strategic planning and initiatives for data center power, cooling and monitoring of infrastructure systems.

10% - Essential - On-Call Rotation:
Serve as a member of an on-call rotation that provides 24x7 support with rapid response requirements.

Education - Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture or engineering technology

Work Experience - Entry-level engineering or architectural work experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree; 6+ years of closely related work experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience - Electrical Engineer or related field and experience in mechanical/electrical systems. 2+ Years in closely related field

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Stand for prolonged period
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Move, transport, raise or lower
Extends hands or arms in any direction
Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

Exposure to heat or cold
Noise
Electrical hazards
Mechanical Hazards
Overnight Travel

Standard Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week

Expected Salary Range ($ 57,700.00 - $ 103,900.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Anderson, SC

May 22, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.