Title: Lead Data Center Project Engineer
Location: Travel-Based (80–90% Nationwide Travel)
Pay Rate: $60–70/hour
Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire
Working Hours: Up to 72 Hours per week (Any hours worked over 40 will be paid 1.5x)
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience in data center deployments with a strong emphasis on structured cabling and network infrastructure
Proven experience leading field engineering teams, including low voltage technicians, cabling installers, and subcontractors
Deep expertise in structured cabling systems (Cat6A, fiber – OM3/OM4/OS2) and fiber plant design/implementation
Experience supporting rack & stack of network, server, and storage hardware within data center environments
Strong working knowledge of data center networking architectures (core, aggregation, leaf/spine)
Hands-on experience with fiber/copper installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting
Proficiency with testing equipment such as Fluke (DTX/Versiv), OTDR, and Exfo tools
Experience creating engineering documentation including rack elevations, cable routing diagrams, and patch schedules
Familiarity with BICSI and TIA/EIA standards and ability to ensure compliance in all deployments
Ability and willingness to travel 80–90%
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with Cisco (Nexus/Meraki), Arista, Juniper, or Palo Alto networking equipment
Background in OSP/ISP fiber installations and cross-connect environments
Previous experience working in colocation or enterprise-scale data centers
Exposure to project lifecycle ownership from design through closeout
Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management experience
Job Description
The Data Center Project Engineer (Lead Level) is a senior-level, hands-on technical role responsible for leading the implementation and delivery of physical infrastructure and networking systems within enterprise and colocation data centers. This individual will serve as the on-site technical lead, driving execution across structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, and rack deployment while ensuring adherence to industry standards and client expectations.
This position plays a critical role in bridging engineering design and field execution. The engineer will collaborate closely with project managers, integration teams, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful, high-quality deployments from start to finish. Responsibilities include overseeing full project lifecycle delivery, mentoring field teams, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
D2D:
Lead structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, and rack deployment efforts across data center projects
Own end-to-end project delivery including site surveys, design planning (rack elevations, BOMs), implementation, testing, and closeout
Supervise and guide field technicians and subcontractors on installation best practices and execution standards
Perform hands-on oversight of cable pulling, dressing, termination, and patching activities
Coordinate and support installation of networking hardware including core, aggregation, and leaf infrastructure
Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation including labeling schemes, cable routes, and test results
Participate in client meetings, site walks, project kickoffs, and final punch list reviews
Ensure all work complies with BICSI, TIA/EIA, and client-specific data center standards

Lead Data Center Engineer

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