Data Center Engineer - Elk River, MN Data Center
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Target scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Every time a guest enters a Target store or browses Target.com nor the app, they experience the impact of Target’s investments in technology and innovation. We’re the technologists behind one of the most loved retail brands, delivering joy to millions of our guests, team members, and communities. Join our global in-house technology team of more than 5,000 of engineers, data scientists, architects and product managers striving to make Target the most convenient, safe and joyful place to shop. We use agile practices and leverage open-source software to adapt and build best-in-class technology for our team members and guests-and we do so with a focus on diversity and inclusion, experimentation and continuous learning.
Target Infrastructure & Operations is the digital root system of Target Technology Services. Our power lies in both anchoring Target business operations and fueling its competitive edge for continued growth. Here, you’ll be essential to our mission to deliver world-class products and services. You will help us differentiate through customer-centricity, reliability and unmatched seamlessness of interaction. On our team, you’ll foster our culture of collaboration and celebrating achievements. Your work will result in the successful integration of guests, team members and Target HQ to leverage the collective strength of the Target team and the technology and supplier ecosystem. You’ll be able to directly connect your work to the value our guests expect and deserve, and the infrastructure your teammates and partners rely on. You’ll answer the call for flexibility, availability and responsiveness by empowering our developers with the right tools to make life easier for team members at headquarters, stores and distribution centers.
- Assist in MOP creation, reviewing, approving, and oversight
- 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/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 infrastructure and maintenance projects
- Provide engineering guidance to technician teams for day-to-day operations
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You:
- 4-year degree of equivalent experience
- 4+ years of data center or mission critical experience
- Understanding of generators, switchgear, chillers, fire systems, CRAH, PDU, RPP, UPS systems,
- Proficient in reading/understanding MEP building prints, onelines, and sequence of operations
- Familiar with Osha 10/30, NFPA 70E, ASHRAE
- Strong MOP/SOP/EOP creation, oversight, and approval experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able 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 shift to accommodate maintenance or shift coverage
- Ability to access all areas of the facility
The core role requires you to report and perform job duties primarily On-Site at a Target HQ location.
Benefits Eligibility
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