IT Infrastructure Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Wellbeats membership

Gym discount

Job summary

GDH is seeking an IT Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to design, deploy, and support low-voltage infrastructure across office and laboratory environments. This role collaborates with facilities, networking, hardware, and audiovisual teams to support effective infrastructure deployment and ongoing operations.

The position contributes to infrastructure planning, construction oversight, capacity management, and operational support for IT equipment and network environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunications consulting, construction project management, low-voltage infrastructure, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, structured cabling, and infrastructure components.
• Ability to perform onsite inspections and work onsite as required by the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead activities within complex technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with facilities teams and stakeholders to define project requirements and develop estimates, bills of materials, and cost projections.
• Serve as a technical stakeholder during low-voltage contractor bidding and vendor selection activities.
• Design and specify equipment placement within network rooms, including security systems, building automation components, rack configurations, and service demarcation points.
• Develop deployment specifications, technical requirements, and construction documentation for low-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor construction progress, and provide technical feedback to support alignment with established requirements and standards.
• Document project closeout activities and coordinate the transition of completed environments to operational teams.
• Track capacity utilization for network ports, fiber infrastructure, power distribution, and related network room resources.
• Support equipment installation, rack integration, and structured cabling activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and inventory records for network room assets using tools such as NetBox, Nautobot, or comparable asset management platforms.
• Develop and maintain low-voltage infrastructure standards, technology roadmaps, and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Network architecture

Structured cabling

On-site work ability

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Studio

NetBox

N Nautobot

Job description

Role Summary

The IT Engineer designs, develops, and supports low-voltage infrastructure across office and laboratory environments. This role collaborates with facilities, networking, hardware, audiovisual, and other technical teams to support effective infrastructure deployment and ongoing operations. The position contributes to infrastructure planning, construction oversight, capacity management, and operational support for IT equipment and network environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with facilities teams and business stakeholders to define project requirements and develop estimates, bills of materials, and cost projections.
• Serve as a technical stakeholder during low-voltage contractor bidding and vendor selection activities.
• Design and specify equipment placement within network rooms, including security systems, building automation components, rack configurations, and service demarcation points.
• Develop deployment specifications, technical requirements, and construction documentation for low-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor construction progress, and provide technical feedback to support alignment with established requirements and standards.
• Document project closeout activities and coordinate the transition of completed environments to operational teams.
• Track capacity utilization for network ports, fiber infrastructure, power distribution, and related network room resources.
• Support equipment installation, rack integration, and structured cabling activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and inventory records for network room assets using tools such as NetBox, Nautobot, or comparable asset management platforms.
• Develop and maintain low-voltage infrastructure standards, technology roadmaps, and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunications consulting, construction project management, low-voltage infrastructure, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, structured cabling, and infrastructure components.
• Ability to perform onsite inspections and work onsite as required by the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead activities within complex technical environments.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Studio, NetBox, Nautobot, or comparable technical and asset management tools is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), are preferred.
• Experience providing technical guidance to team members and managing vendor or contractor relationships is preferred.

Pay Range

Publishing Pay Range: $48.50 - $52.25 Hourly

Location

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!
• For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.