Data Center Low-Voltage Design Lead

Core Scientific; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific seeks a senior Low Voltage Designer to lead strategy, design, and deployment of telecommunications and low‑voltage infra across our hyperscale data center portfolio. You will set design standards and oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong project management, and deep knowledge of structured cabling, fiber, security systems, BAS/EPMS, DAS, and related codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design and implementation experience, including 3+ years in leadership, design management, or project management roles.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large campus infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, OSP design, physical security, fire/life safety systems, BAS, EPMS, and DAS.
• One of the following certifications required: RCDD, CNIDP, CDCDP, or PSP. PMP/RTPM and other telecom certifications (ITS, DC, OSP) are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam; Revit/BIM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain telecommunications and low-voltage design standards, specifications, drawing templates, and best practices.
• Lead the design and development of structured cabling, fiber optic, OSP, MMR/MDF/IDF, security, BAS/EPMS, fire alarm, public safety radio, cellular DAS, and RoIP systems.
• Review and approve construction documents, schematics, riser diagrams, room layouts, grounding details, and installation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with BICSI, ANSI/TIA, ASIS and industry standards.
• Manage full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, MEP engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors for project delivery.
• Define project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Develop and review project bills of materials, cost estimates, change orders, product substitutions, and procurement strategies.
• Monitor milestones, risks, and quality metrics to meet business objectives.
• Provide technical direction throughout construction and act as primary telecommunications SME.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and quality inspections to verify design and installation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Scientific seeks a senior Low Voltage Designer to lead strategy, design, and deployment of telecommunications and low‑voltage infra across our hyperscale data center portfolio. You will set design standards and oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong project management, and deep knowledge of structured cabling, fiber, security systems, BAS/EPMS, DAS, and related codes.