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Candidates must have Dell PowerEdge break / fix experience in resume to be considered

Data Center Field Engineer – Dell PowerEdge Servers (Travel Team)

Overview

Join a high-impact team supporting some of the most advanced AI and enterprise computing environments in North America. We are seeking experienced Data Center Field Engineers who enjoy hands-on hardware work, troubleshooting complex server issues, and traveling to customer sites to keep critical infrastructure operational.

This position is ideal for technicians with strong Dell PowerEdge server experience who thrive in fast-paced data center environments and are comfortable traveling extensively to support deployments, upgrades, and break/fix activities.

Required Skills

• Dell PowerEdge server break/fix and hardware troubleshooting experience
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively (up to 75-100%)
• Data center hardware deployment and support experience
• Rack and stack experience
• Server hardware installation, component replacement, and validation
• Experience working with structured cabling (fiber and copper)
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting AI, GPU, or high-density compute environments
• Firmware and BIOS/iDRAC upgrade experience
• Experience with Dell XE, XR, or other enterprise server platforms
• Knowledge of data center best practices, cabling standards, and inventory management
• Previous field service or data center operations experience

What You'll Do

• Provide hands-on break/fix support for Dell PowerEdge servers and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose hardware failures and perform component replacements including memory, drives, power supplies, fans, NICs, and other server components.
• Execute server health checks, firmware updates, and post-repair validation.
• Support rack installation, server deployment, and hardware refresh projects.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize uptime.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate replacement hardware logistics.

• Perform rack and stack activities for servers, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
• Install, route, label, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling.
• Ensure all work is completed according to safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Conduct environmental and operational audits to verify data center readiness.

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer teams to resolve technical issues.
• Provide detailed service documentation and accurate maintenance records.
• Participate in escalation efforts during critical service events.
• Share technical knowledge and support less experienced technicians.

Why Candidates Like This Role

• Extensive travel opportunities across North America
• Hands-on work with cutting-edge AI and enterprise server technology
• Exposure to large-scale data center environments
• High level of autonomy and customer interaction
• Strong technical growth path in server hardware, AI infrastructure, and field engineering

Ideal Candidate

You have experience troubleshooting Dell PowerEdge servers in a data center environment, enjoy traveling, and are confident performing hardware repairs, deployments, rack installations, and cabling work with minimal supervision. You are comfortable being the hands-on technical resource responsible for restoring critical systems quickly and professionally.

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.