Data Center Connectivity Engineer

TEKsystems; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 229,233,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in El Paso is seeking a Connectivity Engineer focused on Data Center Commissioning and Auditing to ensure network and connectivity infrastructure is installed, tested, validated, and production-ready prior to handoff to operations.

This onsite role supports the late construction and commissioning phase, serving as the technical authority for connectivity quality, compliance, and readiness, working with construction, commissioning, and operations teams to meet Meta standards before go-live.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting data center connectivity during commissioning, QA/QC, or turnover phases.
• Strong hands-on experience with fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling, and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead connectivity commissioning activities for new data centers and major expansions.
• Validate completion and readiness of fiber and structured cabling installations prior to turnover.
• Perform technical audits and field inspections to ensure contractor work complies with Meta standards, scope, and documentation.
• Review and approve fiber test results (OTDR, ILM, power testing) and commissioning reports.
• Identify installation defects, quality issues, or readiness gaps and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Partner with construction managers, commissioning agents, and vendors to resolve punchlist items related to connectivity.
• Verify labeling, pathways, grounding, room readiness (MMRs, MDFs, IDFs), and cable management.
• Participate in network readiness reviews and golive signoffs.
• Ensure all connectivity assets are fully documented, tested, and accepted prior to handoff to operations.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning and audit standards.

Skills

Field auditing

Telecom QA/QC

Construction quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Fiber cabling

Job description

Meta in El Paso is seeking a Connectivity Engineer focused on Data Center Commissioning and Auditing to ensure network and connectivity infrastructure is installed, tested, validated, and production-ready prior to handoff to operations.

This onsite role supports the late construction and commissioning phase, serving as the technical authority for connectivity quality, compliance, and readiness, working with construction, commissioning, and operations teams to meet Meta standards before go-live.