Low Voltage Designer

Core Scientific; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific seeks a highly skilled Low Voltage Designer to lead strategy, design, and deployment of telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure across our data center portfolio.

The role requires extensive experience in structured cabling, fiber, OSP, security, BAS/EPMS, DAS, and related systems, with strong leadership and project-management capabilities. Located in multiple U.S. hubs, travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design and implementation experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers or large campus infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, OSP design, security, BAS/EPMS, and DAS.
• Certifications such as RCDD, CNIDP, CDCDP, or PSP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish design standards, specs, templates, and best practices for low-voltage systems.
• Lead design of structured cabling, fiber, OSP, MMR/MDF/IDF, security, BAS/EPMS, DAS, and related systems.
• Review construction documents for compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from planning to turnover and commissioning.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber optics

OSP design

BICSI standards

Project management

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ). We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers. What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts. Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment.

The Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Low Voltage Designer to lead the strategy, design, implementation, and deployment of telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure across our data center portfolio. This role combines technical design leadership with project execution oversight, serving as the primary authority for structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, outside plant (OSP), security systems, BAS/EPMS integration, DAS, and other critical low-voltage technologies. The successful candidate will establish design standards, lead multidisciplinary project teams, oversee construction execution, and ensure all infrastructure solutions meet the stringent operational, scalability, and reliability requirements of hyperscale data center environments. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve telecommunications and low-voltage design standards, specifications, drawing templates, and best practices.
• Lead the design and development of structured cabling, fiber optic, OSP, MMR/MDF/IDF, security, BAS/EPMS, fire alarm, public safety radio, cellular DAS, and RoIP systems.
• Review, approve, and provide technical oversight for construction documents, schematics, riser diagrams, room layouts, grounding details, and installation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with BICSI, ANSI/TIA, ASIS, and applicable industry standards.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, MEP engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Define project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Develop and review project bills of materials, cost estimates, change orders, product substitutions, and procurement strategies.
• Monitor project milestones, risks, and quality metrics to ensure delivery against business objectives.
• Provide technical direction throughout the construction process and act as the primary telecommunications subject matter expert.
• Conduct site visits, technical audits, and quality inspections to verify design compliance and installation workmanship.
• Review RFIs, submittals, redlines, and field modifications while resolving complex technical issues.
• Coordinate infrastructure requirements including pathways, cable tray systems, conduit routing, power, cooling, and space allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop internal design resources while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve design deliverables produced by internal and external teams.
• Support contractor qualification, interview, selection, and performance management processes.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, construction teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Remain current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and evolving data center infrastructure trends.
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality across the design and construction lifecycle.
• Support the organization's transition toward advanced digital design workflows, including Revit and BIM-based environments.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design and implementation experience, including 3+ years in leadership, design management, or project management roles.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large campus infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, OSP design, physical security, fire/life safety systems, BAS, EPMS, and DAS.
• One of the following certifications required: RCDD, CNIDP, CDCDP, or PSP.
• PMP/RTPM and other telecom certifications (ITS, DC, OSP) are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam; Revit/BIM experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and systems architecture.
• Familiarity with BICSI TDMM, ANSI/TIA, ASIS standards, and industry best practices preferred.
• Field experience with hyperscale data centers and campus-wide fiber/copper cabling preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and client/vendor relationship skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely operate boom lifts and scissor lifts.

Reports To

Reports To Senior Vice President, Site Development

Location

To be considered for this role, you must reside near the following locations: Miami, FL, Austin, TX, Pecos, TX, Denton, TX, Hunt, TX, Muskogee, OK, Marble, NC, Dalton, GA or Auburn, AL

Travel

Travel Frequent travel may be required as needed (Up to 50% if time worked)

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including laptop computersand smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, andliftup to 20 pounds.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience

Yes

Additional Information

Core Scientific is a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining. We operate dedicated, purpose-built facilities for digital asset mining and are a premier provider of digital infrastructure, software solutions, and services to our third-party customers.