Data Center Engineer

TDA Telecoms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Data Centre Engineer for a contract position. The role involves designing engineering diagrams, installing crucial equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, a degree in Electronics, and a full UK driving license. This opportunity promises to be part of a growing team supporting new projects that will start in 2025.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in installation, site audit, and site survey.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Set up racks and cabinets on raised and slab floors.
• Install DC power cables and connect to Mini-BDFBs with safety procedures.
• Grounding requirements for equipment, racks and facilities.
• Install, terminate and test data center interlink cabling (copper and fiber).
• Fault find network cabling with optical light sources and power meters.
• Fiber cleaning, bend radius, fiber running and management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed Engineering and Infrastructure diagrams.
• Install Rectifiers, Fuse Panels, and Patch Panels.
• Set up racks and cabinets on raised floors.
• Install DC power cables following safety procedures.
• Install multi-vendor DWDM equipment.
• Install multi-vendor DWDM equipment (Infinera, ALU, Juniper).

Skills

Designing Engineering diagrams

Installation of Rectifiers and Fuse Panels

Setting up racks and cabinets

Installing DC power cables

Fault finding network cabling

Multi-vendor DWDM equipment

DWDM equipment

Education

Formal Education Degree in Electronics

Job description

Overview

TDA Telecoms are currently hiring for a contract role as a Data Centre Engineer based in London. Due to new projects starting in 2025, we are looking to grow the team and add some experienced engineers to support with our growth.

Key Responsibilities and Experience

• Proficient in designing backgrounds with detailed Engineering, Infrastructure diagrams, and MOPS.
• Skilled in installing Rectifiers, Fuse Panels, and Patch Panels (including high-density fiber patch panels).
• Experienced in setting up racks, cabinets on raised floors, and slap floors.
• Knowledgeable about installing DC power cables and connecting them to Mini-BDFBs while following safety procedures.
• Well-versed in grounding requirements for equipment, racks, and facilities.
• Experienced in installing, terminating, and testing data center interlink cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Proficient in fault finding network cabling, tracing and testing connections, and resolving issues using optical light sources and power meters.
• Skilled in industry-standard fiber cleaning, bend radius, fiber running, and fiber management procedures.
• Capable of installing multi-vendor DWDM equipment, including Infinera, ALU, and Juniper equipment.

Qualifications

• Formal Education Degree in Electronics preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years’ experience of related installation, site audit, and site survey experience.
• Full UK driving license.

If you feel this is the position you are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply or contact me on [e-mail] or call 0208 240 4496 for more details.