Project Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure)

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 deploymentsranging 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.

What youll be doing

• Technical Leadership & Delivery Governance
  • 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 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.
• Project Lifecycle Ownership
  • Manage technical delivery across all project phases:
    • Design: Site surveys rack elevations BOMs network patch schedules and cabling matrices.
    • Implementation: Oversee structured cabling fiber installations network hardware deployment and staging.
    • Closeout: Ensure final documentation test results (Fluke/OTDR) labeling and customer sign-off are complete.
  • Provide input into Field Change Orders (FCOs) based on real-time project or site changes.
  • Provide QA/QC for all technical deliverables including test documentation and redlines.
• Field Engineering Oversight
  • Direct and mentor onsite field teams including rack build technicans low voltage technicians cabling installers and subcontractors.
  • Validate capabilities of assigned resources and align workforce with project complexity.
  • Perform hands-on supervision of cable pulling dressing patching and termination activities (Cat6A fiber etc.).
  • Ensure safe work practices and enforce compliance with job site safety standards.
• Networking Infrastructure Deployment
  • Support installation and connectivity of core/aggregation/leaf switches firewalls routers and optical transport systems.
  • Coordinate hardware installation (rack/stack) structured patching and uplink connectivity within white space environments.
  • Validate port mappings cross-connects and end-to-end patching against design documentation.
• Documentation & Standards Compliance
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation including:
    • Rack elevations
    • Cable routing diagrams
    • Patch schedules
    • Test results
    • Labeling schemes
  • Ensure all documentation is updated throughout the project lifecycle and handed off at closeout.
• Client and Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Interface with customer technical teams consultants PMO integration centers and vendors.
  • Lead site walks participate in kickoff meetings and punch list reviews with internal and client stakeholders.
  • Participate in after-action reviews and contribute to process improvement and delivery standards.
• Core Focus Areas
  • Data Center Networking: Core/leaf/spine architectures Cisco Nexus/Meraki Arista Juniper Palo Alto.
  • Structured Cabling: Cat6A OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber installations fiber plant documentation OSP/ISP terminations Single Mode & Multi Mode fiber types.
  • Rack & Stack: Server storage and networking gear installation with labeling power and grounding best practices.
  • Connectivity & Testing: Fluke DTX/Versiv & Exfo testing OTDR patch field design and documentation cross-connect management.

What you have

• 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.
• Bachelors 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.
• Deep understanding of Data Center Networking technologies
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams both internally and externally.
• Self-starter who can lead on-site technical efforts with minimal supervision.

What you can expect

Theres so much more to enjoy about being at Computacenter than just having a rewarding addition to offering competitive compensation plans and long-term career opportunities we provide an attractive mix of benefit plans to contribute to your good health future financial security and peace of mind.

About us

Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. We help our world-renowned customers to source transform and manage their IT infrastructure to deliver digital transformation enabling users and their business. Were a public company quoted on the London FTSE 250 (CCC.L) and employ over 20000 people the US we support some of the countrys best-known businesses with regional hubs in San Francisco and Irvine CA; Norcross GA; Plano TX; and New York City; and Integration Centers in Silicon Valley and Atlanta.