Data Center Cabling Lead — Field Tech & QA

Align Communications; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Paid training

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Align Communications is seeking a Data Center Cabling Associate to support large-scale cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, suited for someone ready to move beyond a foreman role.

You'll assist the Superintendent with planning, on-site execution, and coordination with technicians, contractors, and vendors. The position is full-time with full benefits, paid time off, training, and performance-based

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems (data center or mission-critical preferred).
• Experience leading small cabling crews (foreman or lead technician level).
• Ability to read cabling drawings, rack elevations, and labeling standards.
• Experience using fiber testing tools (OLTS, OTDR, VFL).
• Strong Excel skills for port mapping, tracking, and documentation.
• Comfortable working in live data center environments with fast-paced schedules.
• Willingness to travel 75% and work extended hours during active builds.

Responsibilities

• Support structured cabling installations in new data center white space and help coordinate daily work for cabling crews under the Superintendent.
• Perform on-site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing, and test results while reinforcing jobsite safety.
• Assist with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps, and drawing reviews to ensure work meets TIA/BICSI specifications.
• Communicate field progress, schedule risks, and material needs to project leadership.
• Support documentation, RFIs, change orders, daily reports, and QA/QC corrective actions.

Skills

Structured cabling

Crew leadership

Read drawings & labeling

Fiber testing tools

Excel

Live data center environment

75% travel

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align Communications is seeking a Data Center Cabling Associate to support large-scale cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, suited for someone ready to move beyond a foreman role.

You'll assist the Superintendent with planning, on-site execution, and coordination with technicians, contractors, and vendors. The position is full-time with full benefits, paid time off, training, and performance-based