Engineering & architecture jobs in the United States (67,094 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 67,094
Employers: 12,832

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $108,666Across 11,149 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $35.33Across 4,856 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $9,628Across 161 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $158,244Across 17 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 3%1,719 listings
Hybrid: 4%2,624 listings
On-site: 13%8,836 listings

Not specified: 80% (53,915 listings)

Employers hiring include gpac (1,462), Actalent (980), Lockheed Martin (806).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Engineering & architecture jobs in the United States

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Senior Manufacturing Technician
Actalent
Fall River, MA
- $52,000 to $72,800 USD / year
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Manufacturing Engineer
Actalent
Edgewater, FL
- $35 to $45 USD / hour
…operational costs. The Manufacturing Engineer applies industrial engineering principles, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement techniques to reengineer manufacturing processes,…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Edgewater, FL
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Sarasota, FL
- $110,000 to $125,000 USD / year
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Transportation Engineer
Actalent
Columbus, OH
- $70,000 to $100,000 USD / year
…you will prepare transportation construction plans, perform engineering calculations, and utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer to deliver high-quality plan…
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Electrical Design Engineer
Actalent
Cincinnati, OH
- $40 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Electrical Design EngineerJob DescriptionThe Electrical Design Engineer will support the design and engineering of electrical building systems for commercial, institutional, and…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Cincinnati, OH
- $74,000 to $90,000 USD / year
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionJoin a dynamic and nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm as an Electrical Engineer in their Cincinnati office. This role…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Cincinnati, OH
- $130,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Job Title: Sr Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThe Sr Electrical Engineer leads electrical engineering and design efforts for industrial and commercial building projects, with a focus on…
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Structural Engineering Project Manager
Actalent
Cincinnati, OH
- $160,000 to $165,000 USD / year
Job Title: Structural Engineering Project LeadJob DescriptionThis role leads and grows a high-performing structural engineering team while serving as Structural Engineer of Record on…
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Actalent
Georgetown, KY
- $37 to $49 USD / hour
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Manufacturing Engineer
Mastodon Design LLC
Rochester, NY
…electronic, and electro-mechanical products. You will translate engineering designs into production-ready methods, tooling, and documentation while helping…
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Senior Boundary Network Systems Engineer
CACI, INC.-FEDERAL
Linthicum, MD · Fort Meade, MD
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Optical Metrology Engineer
CACI, INC.-FEDERAL
Danbury, CT
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Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
GPAC
Phoenix, AZ
- $80,000 to $100,000 USD / year
Join our well-established and growing Land Surveying and Engineering firm, where we’re dedicated to exceeding client expectations and making a positive impact on our communities. We…
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Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
GPAC
Los Angeles, CA
- $80,000 to $100,000 USD / year
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Civil Engineer (PE or EIT)
GPAC
Lakeland, FL
- $100,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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Entry Level Civil Engineer
Colliers Engineering & Design
Holmdel, NJ
- $79,420 to $93,280 USD / year
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Engineering Designer with 0-2 years of experience for our Civil/Site team in Holmdel, NJ! You will play a key role in the design and development…
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Marlborough, MA
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
…and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between concept and production. You will be responsible for designing…
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Framingham, MA
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Lowell, MA
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Salem, MA
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Norwood, MA
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
…and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between concept and production. You will be responsible for designing…
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Peabody, MA
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
…and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between concept and production. You will be responsible for designing…
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Worcester, MA
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
…and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between concept and production. You will be responsible for designing…
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Torrington, CT
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
…and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between concept and production. You will be responsible for designing…

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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Operations Engineering

Topeka, KS, United States

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Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in data center engineering, mission-critical design, construction, operations, maintenance, or related industry
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Summary:

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Center Operations Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services are delivered. The Operations Engineering team delivers proactive and responsive full-life-cycle engineering expertise to the teams who operate and support our expanding global fleet of data centers. Mechanical Engineers are involved in all aspects of data center operations, essential to ensuring effective thermal energy and fluid distribution, sequenced system operations, monitoring feedback and analysis. They provide direct support to our field teams for new construction, site-specific projects, and global-level programmatic efforts. As a staff-level engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and escalation point for complex mechanical system issues, driving operational excellence across Meta's hyperscale data center portfolio.

Required Skills:

Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Operations Engineering Responsibilities:

Lead technically complex mechanical engineering projects for the facilities infrastructure operations team, working cross-functionally with design teams, construction, field operations, vendors, and R&D
Serve as the engineering point of escalation for technically complex mechanical system issues that occur in our data centers
Troubleshoot and engineer enhancements and corrective actions for designs and implementation processes/methods
Conduct detailed analyses and audits of mechanical system utilization across the data center fleet
Develop effective measurements and reports from Building Management System (BMS) and other monitoring systems to optimize performance and reliability
Evaluate systems to perform effective and efficient load management and capacity planning, including monitoring, trending, and developing engineering metrics and statistical data for strategic planning
Review new and retrofit mechanical designs, commissioning plans, and critical operational procedures
Review mechanical as-built technical documentation, verify accuracy, investigate actual site conditions, and update records
Develop and generate specifications, RFPs, ROMs, and SOWs for projects
Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive efficiencies and effectiveness
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, establishing best practices and elevating the overall quality of mechanical engineering across the organization
Travel 10-30% to data center and vendor sites for engineering studies, on-site technical support, mechanical systems audits, startup testing, and full commissioning

Minimum Qualifications:

8+ years of professional experience in data center engineering, mission-critical design, construction, operations, maintenance, or related industry
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve mechanical system issues
Experience clearly communicating technical issues and presenting to peers, partners, and leadership
Experience with project management and driving complex projects by prioritizing competing demands based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs
Experience with computer-based mathematical analysis and data analysis
Expertise in psychrometrics, heat transfer fundamentals, humidity control, and fluid dynamics
Knowledge of major HVAC components, chilled water distribution schemes, condenser water systems, and air distribution methods
Knowledge of water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis (RO) plants and pre-treatment processes such as water softening and filtration
Familiarity with control systems and mechanical automation systems
Ability to navigate and apply industry standards, building codes, and safety standards, including ASHRAE and SMACNA guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience navigating through Building Management System (BMS) programs
Cross-discipline knowledge of multiple critical facility systems
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
5+ years of HVAC design experience
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE) registration or local equivalent
Experience in project management, project engineering, or operations management beyond the field technician level
Familiarity with industry software tools for energy simulation, hydraulic simulation, and psychrometric analysis
Design or operations experience with data center-specific technology including liquid cooling, modular central plants, technical water loops, PLC controls, and large-scale evaporative cooling systems

Public Compensation:

$170,000/year to $234,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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