Computacenter

Project Engineer

Computacenter

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: CaliforniaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Serve as the senior technical lead for all structured cabling, rack deployment and networking aspects of data center deployments.
  • Ensure infrastructure solutions are designed and installed in accordance with BICSI, TIA/EIA, and customer-specific standards.
  • Provide oversight and approval for network hardware installation, cable routing, and patching documentation.
  • Lead onsite efforts during First Article Builds (FABs), Proof of Concepts (POCs), and network turn-ups.
  • Manage technical delivery across all project phases: Design, Implementation, Closeout.
  • Direct and mentor onsite field teams including rack build technicians, low voltage technicians, cabling installers, and subcontractors.
  • Support installation and connectivity of core/aggregation/leaf switches, firewalls, routers, and optical transport systems.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation.

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 (spine-leaf, high-density switching).
  • 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 DTX/Versiv Certification Cisco CCNA/CCNP (Data Center).
  • Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Visio, and Smartsheet or MS Project.
  • OSHA 10/30 certification or equivalent site safety training.
  • Deep understanding of low voltage cabling standards and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
  • Self-starter who can lead on-site technical efforts with minimal supervision.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
structured cablingrack deploymentnetworkingfiber plant designcopper plant designpatching standardstesting toolsdata center network architecturesnetwork hardware installationengineering documentation
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillsself-starterability to manage multiple workstreams
Certifications
BICSI TechnicianRCDDExfo/Fluke DTX/Versiv CertificationCisco CCNACisco CCNPOSHA 10 certificationOSHA 30 certification