Lead Data Center Cabling Technician - 75% Travel

Align; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

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. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, working with technicians, contractors, and vendors.

The role requires 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations. You will assist the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on-site execution while maintaining schedule and quality across teams.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years 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

Structured cabling

Lead technician

Read cabling drawings

Fiber testing (OLTS/OTDR/VFL)

Excel

Travel readiness

TIA/EIA or BICSI knowledge

Tools

Excel

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. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, working with technicians, contractors, and vendors.

The role requires 75% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations. You will assist the Superintendent with planning, standards enforcement, and on-site execution while maintaining schedule and quality across teams.