Network Infrastructure Engineer

Releady; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Releady in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to support planning, design, and deployment of telecommunications infrastructure across a large portfolio of facilities in the greater Phoenix area.

This contract-to-hire role focuses on structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, and low-voltage systems. You will review drawings, manage field inspections, coordinate with architects and contractors, and ensure project quality from design through turnover.

Qualifications

• Experience with structured cabling and fiber in large facilities.
• Ability to read architectural and low-voltage drawings.
• Knowledge of telecom rooms, backbone pathways and distribution systems.
• Familiarity with Cat 6/6A copper and optical fiber installations.
• BICSI RCDD preferred; additional certifications are beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for structured cabling and fiber infrastructure.
• Review drawings to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Participate through design, construction, commissioning and turnover.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and facilities teams.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and design changes.
• Conduct site surveys and field inspections for QA.
• Assist planning/expansion of inside- and outside-plant fiber.
• Coordinate installation of telecom racks and network equipment.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
• Maintain infrastructure standards, docs and project records.
• Identify risks, issues and resolve conflicts with project teams.
• Support multiple projects across locations in the greater Phoenix area.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber optic

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Field inspections

Stakeholder communication

Construction coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Telecom/Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Job description

OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to support the planning, design, construction, and deployment of telecommunications infrastructure across a large portfolio of facilities in the greater Phoenix area.

This position serves as a technical resource for structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, telecommunications spaces, pathways, and related low-voltage systems. The engineer will work closely with internal stakeholders, design consultants, construction teams, and technology partners throughout new construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects.

This is an engineering and project-focused role involving design review, construction support, field quality assurance, infrastructure deployment, and project turnover. It is not a cabling installer or traditional network operations position.

Contract-to-hire position

Hourly rate: $45-55/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical guidance for structured cabling, fiber optic, and related communications infrastructure.
• Review architectural, electrical, technology, and low-voltage drawings to ensure proposed systems meet organizational requirements and accepted industry standards.
• Participate throughout the project lifecycle, from early planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty contractors, facilities teams, project managers, and technology stakeholders.
• Review construction submittals, shop drawings, product information, requests for information, and proposed field or design changes.
• Conduct site surveys, field assessments, and construction inspections to verify installation quality and conformance with project requirements.
• Assist with planning and expansion of both inside-plant and outside-plant fiber infrastructure.
• Coordinate installation and deployment activities involving telecommunications racks, network equipment, wireless infrastructure, cabling, and related systems.
• Support testing, commissioning, activation, and turnover of completed infrastructure to operational teams.
• Maintain infrastructure standards, technical documentation, design guidelines, details, and project records.
• Identify infrastructure risks, installation issues, and design conflicts and work with project teams toward resolution.
• Support multiple simultaneous construction and infrastructure projects across different locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure within construction, renovation, or large-scale facilities projects.
• Background in design review, construction administration, contractor coordination, field inspection, and quality assurance.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, telecommunications, and low-voltage construction documents.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications rooms, equipment spaces, building entrances, backbone pathways, and horizontal distribution systems.
• Familiarity with Category 6/6A copper cabling, multimode and single-mode fiber, and associated telecommunications infrastructure.
• Knowledge of applicable telecommunications standards and industry best practices.
• BICSI RCDD certification is strongly preferred.
• Additional BICSI, FOA, manufacturer, fiber, or structured cabling certifications are beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments and conducting field inspections indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to access telecommunications spaces and infrastructure such as equipment rooms, utility spaces, vaults, and underground pathways as required.
• Ability to travel between project locations throughout the greater Phoenix area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of professional experience and industry certifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.