Data Center Cabling Lead — Travel-Heavy Field Ops

Align; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA

401(k) matching

PTO

Holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Align is seeking a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician 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, bridging between Foreman responsibilities and Superintendent duties while coordinating technicians, contractors, and vendors.

Candidates should have 2–4 years in structured cabling or fiber, be comfortable with 75% travel, and read wiring drawings; experience with TIA/BICSI and fiber

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.

Job description

Align is seeking a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician 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, bridging between Foreman responsibilities and Superintendent duties while coordinating technicians, contractors, and vendors.

Candidates should have 2–4 years in structured cabling or fiber, be comfortable with 75% travel, and read wiring drawings; experience with TIA/BICSI and fiber