Data Center Engineer

Dexian; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a cabling design and coordination specialist to manage data center cabling projects. You will support design deliverables, coordinate with networking and server teams, and oversee vendor selections and handover activities.

Responsibilities include preparing tender documentation, aligning with global EDC infrastructure standards, and maintaining cabling records. Experience with AutoCAD and field testing tools is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cabling engineering in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with data center cabling standards (RCDD or equivalent).
• Ability to coordinate with networking, servers, and security teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide cabling design management and coordination for existing and new data centers.
• Prepare and coordinate cabling tender documents, specs, and evaluations during vendor selection.
• Coordinate cabling requirements with internal technology teams (networking, servers, security).
• Provide PM oversight for cabling activities including budgets, shop drawings, logistics, scheduling and handover.

Skills

Cabling design

Data center knowledge

Vendor coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Fluke DSX-5000

Cisco/Arista equipment

Job description

• Provide cabling design management and coordination services for existing and new data centers, including alignment with global EDC Infrastructure Cabling Engineering standards and design guidelines.
• Provide preparation and coordination support for cabling related tender documentation and specifications, including design deliverables, scope definitions, and evaluation support during vendor selection processes.
• Provide coordination services with internal technology teams (e.g. networking, server, and security teams) to consolidate cabling requirements.
• Provide project management and oversight support for cabling related activities, including budget tracking, vendor coordination, review of design and shop drawings, logistics coordination, scheduling oversight, and commissioning and handover coordination.
• Support project close out activities, including consolidation of cabling operation manuals and as built documentation.
• Support planning and coordination of new or changed cabling requirements within existing data center environments.
• Support maintenance and accuracy of cabling documentation and records (e.g. patching records and patch panel records).
• Provide coordination support with data center operations teams for move, add, and change activities, including vendor coordination and consumables sourcing oversight.
• Where necessary, the service may provide oversight or coordination support outside normal business hours to support vendor performed installations, testing, or handover activities.

Technical Capability Coverage

• Structured data center copper and fiber cabling solutions, including Cat6A copper & fiber (OS2, OM4+) products, experience in high density fiber cassette solutions.
• Data center racks, cabinets, and patching systems commonly used in enterprise environments.
• Industry?standard cabling testing methodologies and applicable ISO/TIA testing standards.
• Common data center cabling interfaces and architectures (e.g. LC, MPO/MTP).
• Coordination with enterprise networking platforms where relevant.
• Familiarity with Fluke Network Instruments (e.g. DSX-5000 or 8000 Cable Analyzer)
• Familiarity with LC, MPO/MTP interfaces for single or multimode fiber solutions
• Produce and review technical design documentation using AutoCAD
• Operate within live data center environments while adhering to operational and safety constraints

Desired Capabilities

• Familiarity with internationally recognized data center cabling standards such as RCDD
• Experience delivering cabling engineering services in mission-critical or regulated environments
• Capability to operate structured project management, documentation, and reporting processes
• Familiarity with Cisco and Arista equipment