Hyperscale Data Center Implementation Lead - Midwest (Relocation Support)

Datacenter People; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension and 401(k) contributions

Job summary

Datacenter People are currently supporting a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions for a Hyperscale Data Center Implementation Engineer covering the Midwest region. You will act as the technical lead for hyperscale sites, guiding product adoption and collaborating with customers, consultants and installers across Illinois and surrounding states.

The role blends hands-on engineering credibility with commercial relationships, travel up to 50% and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical or science.
• 2+ years’ experience in sales, project management, data center products or data center design.
• Understanding of data center environments and how networks are deployed within them.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Based in Illinois or willing to relocate (relocation assistance available).

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical subject matter expert for assigned hyperscale data center sites.
• Drive the adoption of new product innovations within strategic accounts.
• Build relationships with customer contacts, installers, consultants and integrators.
• Identify local stakeholders involved in approving and adopting new products.
• Plan around customer design cycles and track timelines for purchasing and deployment.
• Set up and manage field trials, including defining success criteria.
• Guide customers and installers on best practice for installation and deployment.
• Deliver pre- and post-sale technical messaging alongside the sales team.
• Feed customer insight and competitive intelligence back to product, engineering and R&D teams.
• Coordinate with engineering services on on-site technical support for key projects.
• Produce weekly trip reports and manage multiple priorities across several sites.

Skills

Customer engagement

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical or science

Job description

Datacenter People are currently supporting a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions for a Hyperscale Data Center Implementation Engineer covering the Midwest region. You will act as the technical lead for hyperscale sites, guiding product adoption and collaborating with customers, consultants and installers across Illinois and surrounding states.

The role blends hands-on engineering credibility with commercial relationships, travel up to 50% and relocation support.