Data Center Cabling Lead Technician

Align; Long Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Training opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

Align 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 combines field leadership with hands‑on work, assisting the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on‑site execution.

The position is full‑time with full benefits, PTO, paid training, and performance‑based bonuses. Travel to project sites nationwide is required (about 75%).

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.

Responsibilities

• Support structured cabling installations and coordinate daily work for cabling crews under the Superintendent.
• Perform on‑site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing, and test results.
• Assist with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps, and drawing reviews to ensure work meets specifications.

Skills

Structured cabling

Lead technician

Reading drawings

Fiber testing tools

Excel tracking

Live data centers

Willing to travel

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align 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 combines field leadership with hands‑on work, assisting the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on‑site execution.

The position is full‑time with full benefits, PTO, paid training, and performance‑based bonuses. Travel to project sites nationwide is required (about 75%).