Data Center Systems Engineer I – Onsite & 3rd Shift

PINNACLE GROUP (Pinnacle Technical Resources); Mount Prospect (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K contributions

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Systems Engineer I to install and support data center infrastructure in Mount Prospect, IL. The role is on-site with a hybrid Tuesday–Thursday schedule and may include third‑shift hours after training.

You will perform physical installation, cabling, and equipment moves in a fast-paced, mission‑critical environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on data center experience, can lift up to 50 pounds, and is comfortable working in ladders and raised floor environments.

Qualifications

• Technical data center experience, including server installations, data cabling installation, and data center adds, moves, and changes.
• Experience with electrical or low‑voltage wiring is a plus.
• Ability to work third‑shift hours (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM) after training, with weekend flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation, relocation, and removal of data center equipment, including servers, network switches, storage systems, racks, and structured cabling.
• Install, label, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Travel to company data center and colocation facilities as required.
• Support a 24x7x365 operation, including various shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely on ladders and in raised floor or overhead cable environments.

Skills

Data center installation

Equipment relocation

Cable labeling & troubleshooting

Job description

PTR Global is seeking a Systems Engineer I to install and support data center infrastructure in Mount Prospect, IL. The role is on-site with a hybrid Tuesday–Thursday schedule and may include third‑shift hours after training.

You will perform physical installation, cabling, and equipment moves in a fast-paced, mission‑critical environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on data center experience, can lift up to 50 pounds, and is comfortable working in ladders and raised floor environments.