Data Center Redlining Technician (Cabling & Documentation)

Archetype Infrastructure Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Archetype Infrastructure Solutions in Houston is seeking a Data Center Redlining Technician to support its cabling infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately documenting field changes and updating drawings, ensuring effective communication between installation and engineering teams.

The role requires strong skills in structured cabling, fiber tracing, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Candidates should be proficient with markup tools and provide organized redlines crucial for as-built documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in structured cabling environments.
• Ability to interpret and update technical drawings.
• Experience with rack/patch panel setups.

Responsibilities

• Perform redlining of data center drawings.
• Trace and document A-to-B cable connectivity.
• Identify and correct labeling discrepancies.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber tracing

Technical drawing interpretation

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Data Center Redlining Technician to support cabling infrastructure projects by accurately documenting field changes and updating drawing markups (“redlines”). This role bridges the gap between installation teams and engineering, ensuring all cabling, rack, and pathway changes are captured and ready for as-built documentation.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in structured cabling, fiber tracing, and rack/patch panel environments, along with the ability to interpret and update technical drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform redlining of data center drawings including:
  • Rack elevations
  • Floor layouts
  • Cable pathways (ladder rack, tray, conduit)
• Trace and document A-to-B cable connectivity (fiber and copper)
• Update:
  • Patch panel port assignments
  • Switch connections
  • Rack/unit (U) positions
• Identify and correct:
  • Labeling discrepancies
  • Missing or undocumented cabling
• Mark adds, moves, and changes (MAC work) clearly on drawings
• Work closely with:
  • Field technicians
  • Project managers
  • Engineering/CAD teams
• Capture field data using:
  • Markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam Revu)
  • Spreadsheets and cable schedules
• Provide clean, organized redlines for as-built conversion