Data Center Project Engineer

IDR; Peachtree Corners (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental

Job summary

IDR seeks a Project Engineer to support a major data center build-out, primarily remote with extensive travel. You will perform onsite engineering and deployment activities, delivering physical infrastructure and connectivity systems for enterprise/colocation environments.

You will lead field execution, ensure QA/QC, and provide customer-facing technical leadership. Install, turn up, and validate networking and low-voltage infrastructure, and contribute documentation and change management to

Qualifications

• 7+ years on data center infrastructure deployments.
• Experience with structured cabling and low-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of Cat6A and fiber types (OM3/OM4/OS2).
• Spine-leaf networking architectures and switch turn-up.
• Field leadership: manage technicians/subcontractors; QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Support a major data center build-out through onsite engineering and deployment activities.
• Lead field execution with QA/QC responsibility and customer-facing technical leadership.
• Install, turn up, and validate networking and low-voltage infrastructure systems.
• Contribute engineering documentation and change management to keep deliverables aligned.
• Collaborate across technical and stakeholder teams; travel and flexible hours.

Skills

Data center deployments

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Spine-leaf networking

Field leadership

QA/QC

Tools

Cat6A

Fiber OM3/OM4/OS2

Job description

IDR is seeking a Project Engineer to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity with extensive travel. This role supports a large data center build-out project and involves extensive hands-on field work to deliver physical infrastructure and connectivity systems. Ideal candidates have deep experience with data center deployments, structured cabling, and networking infrastructure while leading teams and maintaining high-quality documentation.

Position Overview For The Project Engineer

• Support a major data center build-out through onsite engineering and deployment activities
• Lead field execution, including QA/QC responsibility and customer-facing technical leadership
• Install, turn up, and validate networking and low-voltage infrastructure systems for enterprise/colocation environments
• Contribute engineering documentation and change management to keep project deliverables aligned
• Collaborate across technical and stakeholder teams while working outside of normal business hours

Requirements For The Project Engineer

• 7+ years supporting data center infrastructure deployments, including enterprise or colocation data centers
• Strong hands-on experience with physical infrastructure deployments, including structured cabling and low-voltage systems
• Structured cabling expertise including Cat6A and fiber types (OM3/OM4/OS2)
• Networking infrastructure knowledge including spine-leaf architectures and switch installation/turn-up activities
• Field leadership experience managing technicians and subcontractors, with QA/QC responsibility and customer-facing technical leadership

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

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