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SABEY CAREERS

Build, Innovate, Grow

Why Sabey? 

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Sabey is a privately held, multi-tenant data center and real estate development company known for innovation, reliability, and long-term vision. Whether you're passionate about data center operations, engineering, construction, design, or property management, Sabey offers meaningful career paths where you can grow, lead, and make an impact.

What sets Sabey apart is their unique approach: they are one of the few companies that both builds and operates its own data centers. This integrated model fosters close collaboration across the entire lifecycle of a project, infusing every phase with purpose and pride. Across North America, their high-performance environments support sectors including technology, healthcare, and education. But what truly defines Sabey is the culture.

At Sabey, humility, drive, and intelligence are at the heart of everything they do. It's a place where talented professionals often find the ownership, recognition, and support they’ve been looking for—a welcome change from more corporate, siloed environments. As one Sabey team member puts it, “At Sabey Data Centers, we operate in a mission-critical environment where the stakes are high, and our teams rise to the challenge. Whether it's the local team in Central WA, our nationwide operations, or the leadership at our headquarters, there's a sense of empowerment and encouragement for development that permeates throughout the organization."

Stay in the Know – Check out the latest Sabey Corporate and Sabey Data Centers news to see how they're shaping the future of innovation.

Data Center Operations Engineer 1

Location: Ashburn, VA

Salary Range: $74,610 - $111,916 DOE 

Job type: Full-time position, on-site

Deadline to Apply: 11/5/2026


We’re hiring: Data Center Operations Engineer 1 to join Sabey Data Centers in Ashburn, VA.


If you have hands-on HVAC, electrical, controls, or data center experience and want to build your career in mission-critical operations, this is an opportunity to expand your technical expertise with an industry leader.


At Sabey, you’ll gain hands-on exposure across critical systems, learn alongside experienced engineers, and have the opportunity to grow your career with a company that invests in developing and promoting its people.


In this role, you’ll:

• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, testing, and troubleshooting

• Monitor critical facility conditions and respond to alarms and operational issues

• Work across electrical, mechanical, cooling, and controls systems

• Support incident response and help maintain the safety and reliability of the site
📍 On-site in Ashburn, VA

💰 $74,610–$111,916 + bonus eligibility 

Assistant Building Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA

Salary Range: $65,000 - $97,000 DOE 

Job type: Full-time position, on-site

Deadline to Apply: 11/6/2026


🔧 Sabey is hiring an Assistant Building Engineer in Seattle!
 
Mechanically inclined and eager to learn? Join the team at Sabey’s Cherry Hill Campus, where you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to help maintain and operate a multi-tenant property.
 
This is a great opportunity for someone who is handy, curious, and ready to build a career in building operations—with hands-on mentorship, tremendous culture, and opportunities to grow.
📍 Seattle, WA — Capitol Hill
 
💰 Salary: $65,000–$97,000
 
🕗 Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | No on-call responsibilities
Interested, or know someone who might be?

Building Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA

Salary Range: $75,000 - $112,000 DOE 

Job type: Full-time position, on-site

Deadline to Apply: 11/6/2026


🔧 Sabey is hiring a Building Engineer supporting office properties in Seattle and Everett!
 
We’re looking for a hands-on problem solver who enjoys taking ownership, making independent decisions, and keeping buildings running smoothly. Ideally, you bring 3–5 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of building systems, and an open-minded approach to learning.
 
Join a company offering tremendous culture, stability, and opportunities to continue developing your skills and growing your career.
 
📍 Seattle & Everett, WA
💰 Salary: $75,000–$112,000
🕗 Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Shared on-call rotation after training
 
Interested, or know someone who might be?

Compliance Director

Location: Austin, TX or Ashburn, VA

Salary Range:

Austin: $132,773–$199,160 + bonus eligibility
Ashburn: $154,017–$231,026 + bonus eligibility

Job type: Full-time position, on-site

Deadline to Apply: 11/14/2026


We’re excited to partner with Sabey Data Centers on a high-impact leadership opportunity: Compliance Director (Austin, TX or Ashburn, VA).

This is an opportunity to build on an established compliance program and lead its next phase of growth. As Sabey continues to expand, this leader will strengthen compliance strategy, enhance governance and risk management, and partner with teams across the organization to drive continuous improvement.

If you're a compliance leader who enjoys both big-picture strategy and building strong relationships across a business, this role offers meaningful influence and executive visibility.

Highlights:

• Lead and advance an enterprise-wide compliance program

• Partner directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

• Oversee key compliance frameworks, audits, and risk management

• Drive process improvements, automation, and innovation

• Join a growing industry leader in mission-critical infrastructure
📍 Austin, TX or Ashburn, VA
💰 Austin: $132,773–$199,160 + bonus eligibility

💰 Ashburn: $154,017–$231,026 + bonus eligibility
Ready to make an impact? Apply today! 

 Data Center Operations Engineer 

Location: New York, NY

Salary Range: $110,589-$165,884 DOE 

Job type: Full-time position, on-site

Deadline to Apply: 11/22/2026


We're hiring a Data Center Operations Engineer to join Sabey Data Centers' Operations team in Manhattan, NY!

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data center/critical facilities operations experience who enjoys wearing multiple hats—from mechanical and electrical systems to customer support and project work. You'll join a small, collaborative team where you'll have meaningful ownership and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

💰 Salary: $110,589–$165,884
📍 Manhattan, New York
🕐 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Reach out to me or apply today! 
 

Data Center Operations Engineer 2

Location: Ashburn, VA

Salary Range: $95,335 - $143,003

Job type: Full-time position, on-site

Deadline to Apply: 11/22/2026


We’re hiring: Data Center Operations Engineer 2 to join Sabey Data Centers in Ashburn, VA.
 
If you have strong HVAC or electrical experience and thrive in hands-on, technical environments, this is an opportunity to grow with an industry leader. You’ll help maintain and optimize the critical facility systems that keep Sabey’s data centers running around the clock.
 
In this role, you’ll:
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems
• Monitor facility conditions, troubleshoot equipment, and respond to critical alarms
• Support infrastructure upgrades, maintenance activities, and vendor coordination
• Contribute to operational reliability, continuous improvement, and safety across the site
 
📍 This position is based on-site in Ashburn, VA, with a Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. schedule.
💰 $95,335–$143,003 + bonus eligibility

Assistant Data Center Operations Manager-

Manhattan, NY

Salary Range: $102,197 - $158,404 DOE Salary is commensurate with experience

Job type: Full-time position on-site


The Data Center Assistant Operations Manager is a vital role that supports the overall management and operation of the data center. This position is responsible for helping oversee data center infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and maintaining optimal performance of all data center services. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager to implement strategies, manage day-to-day operations, and lead a team of technical staff.

Assistant Data Center Operations Manager-

Ashburn, VA

Salary Range: $102,197 - $158,404 DOE Salary is commensurate with experience

Job type: Full-time position on-site


The Data Center Assistant Operations Manager is a vital role that supports the overall management and operation of the data center. This position is responsible for helping oversee data center infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and maintaining optimal performance of all data center services. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager to implement strategies, manage day-to-day operations, and lead a team of technical staff.

Assistant Data Center Operations Manager-

Manhattan, NY

Salary Range: $102,197 - $158,404 DOE Salary is commensurate with experience

Job type: Full-time position on-site


The Data Center Assistant Operations Manager is a vital role that supports the overall management and operation of the data center. This position is responsible for helping oversee data center infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and maintaining optimal performance of all data center services. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager to implement strategies, manage day-to-day operations, and lead a team of technical staff.

Assistant Data Center Operations Manager-

Ashburn, VA

Salary Range: $102,197 - $158,404 DOE Salary is commensurate with experience

Job type: Full-time position on-site


The Data Center Assistant Operations Manager is a vital role that supports the overall management and operation of the data center. This position is responsible for helping oversee data center infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and maintaining optimal performance of all data center services. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager to implement strategies, manage day-to-day operations, and lead a team of technical staff.

SabeyLife: Investing in Your Growth

At Sabey, they believe that investing in their employees is the key to long-term success. Through SabeyLife, they provide resources and development opportunities that empower you to thrive—both personally and professionally.

Professional & Personal Development Programs

  • Health & Wellness Program – Designed for senior-level roles, this initiative offers tailored support to enhance employee well-being.
  • Thought Patterns for High Performance – A mindset training program that helps employees build resilience, manage stress, and unlock their full potential.
  • Everything DiSC – A professional development tool that improves communication, teamwork, and leadership skills across their teams.
  • Built to Last – A company-wide learning initiative inspired by Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, fostering continuous growth and best practices.

A Legacy of Innovation & Growth

Founded by Dave Sabey in the late 1970s, Sabey Corporation started as a commercial real estate and construction firm in the Pacific Northwest. Over the years, they've grown into an industry leader, developing, owning, and operating data centers, commercial properties, and cutting-edge medical research facilities. Their commitment to innovation, long-term growth, and employee success continues to drive them forward.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums under the base high-deductible medical and PPO dental plans, contributes up to $2,000 annually to an HSA, and offers onsite gym access and free parking at most locations.

Paid Time Off Policy

Enjoy up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the option to carry over unused PTO into the new year.

Retirement and 401(K)

Every employee at Sabey is offered a matched retirement/401(K) savings program. You can start paying into the program as early as 90 days into your career. 

Employee Testimonials

 

“Working at Sabey Corporation is a place where commitment to core values and respect for all ideas thrive. Here, the work is not only complex and challenging but also deeply fulfilling, as every day brings a new opportunity to make a substantial difference in the industry. It is a place where passion meets purpose, and every task is a step towards transforming lives.”

- Tina Tufts| Vice President Property Management Operations
 
“When you’re young and land a job that encourages personal growth and provides challenges, 40 years passes by in a flash. I’ve worn many hats in that time, but it’s the long-term relationships, created along this path, that I value the most.”

- Ken Stickley | Director of Real Estate Sustainability
 
“We take great care of our team members with excellent benefits and perks. The culture is all about team work and inclusion, making it a welcoming place for everyone. Plus, working on sustainable and cutting-edge projects means you're always contributing to something meaningful.”

- Justin Feiock | Owner's Representative

Sabey Locations & Career Sectors

Data Centers

SDC Seattle – Seattle, WA
SDC Columbia – East Wenatchee, WA
SDC Quincy – Quincy, WA
SDC Manhattan – New York, NY
SDC Ashburn – Ashburn, VA
SDC Austin – Austin, TX

Coming soon:
SDC Umatilla –Umatilla, OR 

Real Estate Development

Seattle, WA
New York, NY
Everett, WA
Tukwila, WA

Capabilities & Services

Design – Innovative solutions for commercial and data center projects.
Construction – High-quality, sustainable construction practices.
Property Management – Comprehensive management services to maintain and enhance Sabey’s real estate portfolio.