Hybrid Lead Data Center Cabling Technician

Align; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

Job summary

Align is seeking a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician to support large-scale cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. The hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, advancing from foreman toward a superintendent level.

You will assist the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on-site execution while coordinating with technicians, contractors, and vendors. Travel up to 75% to project sites nationwide is required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems (data center or mission-critical preferred).
• Experience leading small cabling crews (foreman or lead technician level).
• Ability to read cabling drawings, rack elevations, and labeling standards.

Responsibilities

• Support structured cabling installations in new data center white space and help coordinate daily work for cabling crews under the Superintendent.
• Perform on-site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing, and test results while reinforcing jobsite safety.
• Assist with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps, and drawing reviews to ensure work meets TIA/BICSI specifications.
• Communicate field progress, schedule risks, and material needs to project leadership.
• Support documentation, RFIs, change orders, daily reports, and QA/QC corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Fiber testing

Excel skills

Travel heavy

Communication

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician to support large-scale cabling installations for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. The hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, advancing from foreman toward a superintendent level.

You will assist the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on-site execution while coordinating with technicians, contractors, and vendors. Travel up to 75% to project sites nationwide is required.