Data Center Cabling Lead Technician

Align; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA + FSA options

401(k) matching 3% up to $5k

ClassPass membership

Generous PTO

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to lead large-scale installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the United States. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, supporting the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on-site execution.

The position offers a salary of $90,000–$115,000, full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training, with 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations.

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

Lead technician

Fiber optics

Excel

Live data center

Travel 75%

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Excel

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Foreman to lead large-scale installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the United States. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, supporting the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on-site execution.

The position offers a salary of $90,000–$115,000, full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training, with 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations.