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Apprentice Data Center Capacity Engineer Jobs in Waukee, IA

CBRE

Data Center Team Lead (Front Night Shift)

Altoona, IA · On-site

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent and / or a ... fully integrated data center real estate firm, offering global strategy, acquisition and ...

RFA Engineering

Data Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our client's world-class engineering center ... Data Engineer As a Data Engineer, you will enable engineers, analysts, and data scientists to more ...

Stantec

Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (REMOTE)

Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

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  • Life

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  • PTO

Within this team, you will have the opportunity to work on Data Center projects of various sizes across the country. The Mission Critical space requires a very proactive, responsive, and efficient ...

Corporate Tools

IT Infrastructure Manager

Johnston, IA · On-site +1

$185K/yr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Planning for capacity growth * Working closely with our dev teams to make sure what they build ... Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) * Have years of data center ops ...

Microsoft

Project Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Project Management Supports data center construction/integration activities on local/campus ... Technical Acumen Provides feedback to engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans ...

Skillforce

Licensed Journeymen Electricians

Des Moines, IA · Remote

$35 - $64/hr

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... data center setting. Working 50-60 hours per week. Licensed Journeymen Pay - $64 an hour + $175 per diem paid on days worked if over 60 miles away. MUST HAVE Valid Iowa Journeyman or Apprentice ...

Sammons Financial Group

Data Engineer

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$84K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

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... capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. Prepares detailed ... Partner closely with data architects, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure ...

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How much do apprentice data center capacity engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for apprentice data center capacity engineer in Waukee, IA is $141,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,600.00 and $188,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Apprentice Data Center Capacity Engineer vs Data Center Technician?

AspectApprentice Data Center Capacity EngineerData Center Technician
Required CertificationsBasic technical certifications, on-the-job trainingIT or electrical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentAssisting in capacity planning, monitoring infrastructureMaintaining hardware, troubleshooting equipment
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level role in data center operations, often in large tech or telecom companiesHands-on hardware and network support in data centers

The Apprentice Data Center Capacity Engineer focuses on learning and assisting with capacity planning and infrastructure monitoring, while the Data Center Technician handles hardware maintenance and troubleshooting. Both roles are essential in data center operations but differ in responsibilities and experience level.

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Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Data Centers)

CAI

Des Moines, IA

$91K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

THIS IS NOT A DATA ENGINEERING RELATED POSITION
 
CAI seeks DC Services Electrical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of five to seven years' experience in Data Center Commissioning to support development and execution of all electrical aspects of commissioning projects.
 
Position Description:
This position supports development and execution of all electrical aspects of assigned commissioning projects from initial engagement, design reviews, checklists, safety support, script development, vendor coordination, testing and report development through turn over to the client. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will support the development of the electrical test schedule, finalize electrical test procedures, review project submittals for consistency with the design intent, basis of design and the owner’s project requirements, and maintain project cadence for electrical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer is to support the planning and execution of commissioning for the electrical infrastructure of the mission critical facility. They will be expected to execute against the project schedule through the coordination of contractors and/or vendors to complete the desired electrical systems testing.
 
CAI DC Electrical Commissioning Engineer will be exposed to cutting edge technologies in the Hyperscale and other spaces. You will have an opportunity to work with recognized subject matter experts allowing YOU to be a key player in bringing data technologies to market. As part of our company culture, we invest in YOUR future, and commit to hands on certifications as well as professional training. Our collaborative culture ensures that our customers benefit from exemplary work across our entire range of professional services.
 
Responsibilities:
Support all aspects of safety for all electrical tests.
Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the electrical infrastructure systems.
QA/QC of all electrical test procedures.
Provide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.
Develop reports for the electrical commissioning engineers and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.
Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment Factory Witness Test
Assist with vendor coordination and management.
Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.
Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
QA/QC of electrical equipment installation\startup
Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.
Ensure safe work practices are followed by all on commissioning team and customer site.
Engage with customers to ensure a positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.
Provide daily reports for electrical commissioning team status.
Conduct facility walk downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.
Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customer.
Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow.
 
Requirements include:
Position Requirements: 
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of five to seven years Data Center Commissioning experience.
Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements.
Good written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications.
Knowledge of data center design concepts.
Knowledge and commissioning experience with Electrical Distribution Switchgear, Substations, Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Batteries, Emergency Diesel Generators & Load Banks.
Knowledge of power quality analysis.
Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
Ability to effectively write electrical commissioning scripts, daily reports, and final commissioning reports.
 
Other Requirements: 
Excellent oral and written English is required
Extensive travel may be required (75%)
Candidates must have a Passport or the ability to immediately get a Passport.
Work under construction site conditions
Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future. 
 
About CAI
CAI was established in 1996, that has grown year over year to more than 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.
 
Are You Ready?
Our approach is simple; we put the client’s interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.
We are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:
We act with integrity
We serve each other
We serve society
We work for our future
 
Benefits
Our full-time positions offer competitive compensation and benefits which include: 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year, health insurance at extremely low cost to employee, financial support for both internal and external professional education as well as 70% long term disability paid for by the company.
#LI-MV1 #MISSIONCRITICAL
Average salary range, not including benefits or compensatory time and possible discretionary bonuses.
 
CAI Benefits:
•Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
•24 days of Paid Time Off
•Company paid Life Insurance
•Company paid Long Term Disability
We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote a diverse culture in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.
 
This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCO. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.