Data Center Solutions Architect: Infrastructure & Innovation

WESCO; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

WESCO is seeking a Data Center Solutions Architect to serve as a trusted technical advisor for the Global Solutions business, focusing on data center infrastructure across the CSS, EES, and UBS sales organizations.

You will design and support data center physical infrastructure, including cabling, pathways, cabinets, and PDU systems, while collaborating with vendor partners to position technology and deliver BOMs and specifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or commensurate technical experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline preferred.
• 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.
• Position standards-based technology solutions and provide education aligned to customer needs.
• Provide technical deliverables including BOMs, designs (Visio, AutoCAD, Revit or similar tools), and written specifications.
• Ensure deliverables clearly represent WESCO’s value proposition, including Supply Chain and Global Solutions capabilities.
• Serve as a technical resource aligned with WESCO business leaders and sales teams to execute sales strategies and initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to enhance customer engagement and solution positioning.
• 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.
• Maintain relevant industry certifications aligned to role and business needs (preferred but not required).
• 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

Strong customer-centric mindset

Effective communication

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel ability

Education

Associate degree or commensurate technical experience

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline (preferred)

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

WESCO is seeking a Data Center Solutions Architect to serve as a trusted technical advisor for the Global Solutions business, focusing on data center infrastructure across the CSS, EES, and UBS sales organizations.

You will design and support data center physical infrastructure, including cabling, pathways, cabinets, and PDU systems, while collaborating with vendor partners to position technology and deliver BOMs and specifications.