Data Center Engineer - Elk River, MN Data Center

Target • Elk River, MN

1d • $75,400 - $135,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Target is hiring a Data Center Engineer to support its Infrastructure & Operations team in Elk River, Minnesota. The role plans and implements power, cooling, and infrastructure projects; supports corrective and preventive maintenance; and provides engineering guidance to technicians. The engineer also reviews building and electrical monitoring data to assess capacity and performance and helps ensure reliable data center operations. The role participates in an on-call rotation as an escalation point for medium- and high-severity events and incidents. The position is primarily performed on-site at a Target HQ location. Job duties may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of data center or mission-critical experience.
• Understanding of generators, switchgear, chillers, fire systems, CRAH, PDU, RPP, and UPS systems.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding MEP building prints, one-lines, and sequences of operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, and ASHRAE.
• Strong experience creating, overseeing, and approving MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints, with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Moderate to advanced PC skills.
• Ability to alter shifts to accommodate maintenance or shift coverage.
• Ability to access all areas of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, reviewing, approving, and overseeing MOPs.
• Plan, design, and implement power, cooling, and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical expertise for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as the escalation point for medium- and high-severity events and incidents.
• Conduct site surveys, load verifications, and walk-throughs to support designs.
• Review BMS/EPMS data for capacity and performance assessments.
• Support small- to medium-sized infrastructure and maintenance projects.
• Provide engineering guidance to technician teams for day-to-day operations.

Benefits

• Eligible team members may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, among other health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level