About the role
The Data Center Project Engineer - Data Center Field Engineering (Lead Level) is a senior technical delivery role responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of physical infrastructure and networking systems within enterprise and colocation data centers. Reporting to the Data Center Field Engineering Practice Lead, this role provides end-to-end ownership of complex deployments—ranging from structured cabling and fiber plant design to high-performance data center networking infrastructure. This engineer serves as a key technical leader on the ground, managing implementation efforts, field crews, and project engineering tasks while ensuring that solutions meet technical, operational, and customer standards. The role bridges design and delivery, working closely with project managers, integration teams, and customer stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior technical lead for all structured cabling, rack deployment and networking/fiber aspects of data center deployments
- Ensure infrastructure solutions are designed and installed in accordance with industry standards
- Provide oversight and approval for network hardware installation, cable routing, and patching documentation
- Lead onsite efforts during key project milestones
- Manage technical delivery across all project phases including design, implementation, and closeout
- Direct and mentor onsite field teams including technicians and subcontractors
- Support installation and connectivity of core/aggregation/leaf networking equipment
- Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation
- Interface with customer technical teams, consultants, and vendors
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience delivering physical infrastructure and network solutions in enterprise or colocation data centers
- Proven technical leadership on structured cabling and low voltage projects
- Strong hands-on experience with rack and stack, fiber/copper plant design, patching standards, and testing tools
- Familiarity with modern data center network architectures
- Experience in managing field teams and coordinating with multiple delivery workstreams
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical field
- Industry certifications such as BICSI Technician, RCDD, Exfo/Fluke, Cisco CCNA/CCNP
- Proficiency with CAD tools, project management software, and documentation best practices
- OSHA 10/30 certification or equivalent site safety training
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan and long-term career opportunities
- Attractive mix of health, financial, and wellbeing benefits
- Opportunity to work for a leading independent technology partner
- Access to ongoing training and professional development
- Collaborative and supportive work environment