Data Center Solutions Architect - Infrastructure Design Leader

Wesco; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus or incentive plan

Commission plan

Benefits program

Job summary

WESCO Global Solutions is seeking a Data Center Solutions Architect to be a trusted advisor and technical resource for CSS, EES, and UBS sales teams. You will design and support data center infrastructure, including cabling, cabinets, racks, PDU/UPS, cooling, and related systems.

The role requires 5–10 years in a technical design or commissioning role, an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), proficiency with Visio/AutoCAD/Revit, and strong customer-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or commensurate technical experience required.
• 5–10 years of experience in a technical role supporting design, implementation, or commissioning (data center or infrastructure environments preferred).
• Experience designing with Visio preferred; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of physical layer infrastructure design including copper and fiber cabling, routing, patching, and structured cabling standards.
• General understanding of data center environments, including cabinets, power (PDUs/UPS), cooling, and active network components.
• Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD/DCDC or equivalent are preferred but not required.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel approximately 10%–25%

Responsibilities

• Establish Wesco’s credibility with end-user customers and deliver value throughout the sales cycle as a technical liaison.
• Provide technical deliverables including BOMs, designs (Visio, AutoCAD, Revit or similar tools), and written specifications.
• Serve as a technical resource aligned with Wesco business leaders and sales teams to execute sales strategies and initiatives.
• Partner with Global Technical Resource and Solutions Support teams to scale execution by leveraging shared resources and improving turnaround time for customer deliverables.
• Participate in advanced technical training and continued education to strengthen knowledge of system architectures, particularly within data center environments and physical infrastructure.
• Act as liaison to key vendor partners to support solution development and identify opportunities to position vendor technologies within customer environments.
• Deliver technical presentations and hands-on training in customer meetings, technical seminars, and industry events focused on data center and infrastructure solutions.
• Support customer engagement through Wesco innovation or lab center visits when applicable, providing subject matter expertise as needed.

Skills

Technical liaison

Customer engagement

Presentation skills

Travel 10–25%

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

WESCO Global Solutions is seeking a Data Center Solutions Architect to be a trusted advisor and technical resource for CSS, EES, and UBS sales teams. You will design and support data center infrastructure, including cabling, cabinets, racks, PDU/UPS, cooling, and related systems.

The role requires 5–10 years in a technical design or commissioning role, an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), proficiency with Visio/AutoCAD/Revit, and strong customer-facing communication.