Regional Data Center Build Engineer

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Description

One of our clients is seeking a Regional Data Center Build Engineer.

Description

One of our clients is seeking a Regional Data Center Build Engineer.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Onsite as needed)

Travel Requirement:
Up to 70% international travel to global data centers

Passport Requirement:
Must have an active passport or be able to obtain one promptly

Job Summary:

The Data Center Build Team is responsible for constructing physical data center infrastructure to support cloud infrastructure across global regions. This role requires deep expertise in Layer 1 networking, data center facilities (power, cooling, structured cabling), and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building or supporting low-voltage infrastructure in data centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate implementation and support efforts for new and existing data centers
• Manage onsite vendors to deliver infrastructure build-outs
• Create and maintain documentation for cabling and build standards
• Review Bills of Materials (BoMs) to determine project scope
• Develop project scopes of work for vendor quoting
• Participate in vendor bidding and selection processes
• Design and implement structured cabling solutions for new builds and expansions
• Manage multiple concurrent infrastructure projects
• Deliver scalable, sustainable, and repeatable solutions and processes
• Collaborate with Program Management to ensure project deliverables and customer satisfaction
• Engage with key project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in quarterly business reviews with vendors
• Troubleshoot cabling infrastructure issues, including patch panels and cords
• Assist in developing global standards for cabling and infrastructure

Requirements

Desired

Skills:

• Experience designing and deploying complete data center physical plant cabling systems
• Familiar with TIA Data Center Cabling Standards
• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
• Knowledge of network cabling fibre optic types and transceiver types
• Experience installing and troubleshooting bulk fiber optic cabling
• Experience with installation and planning of all infrastructure within the data center the white space
• Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies
• Strong track record of successful vendor management across multiple vendors in various locations
• Experience using test equipment such as VFL power meter and OTDR
• Thorough understanding of Cat 5 Cat 6 and OM1 - OS2 fiber optic cabling systems
• Knowledge of data center critical environment electrical Infrastructure
• Knowledge of colocation data center critical environment mechanical infrastructure
• Experience in development of RFI/RFQ/RFPs for requesting vendor quoting

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Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Contract

Job function

• Job function
  
  Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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