Sales Engineer - Digital Infrastructure & Structured Cabling

Belden Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Matching retirement plans

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Belden Inc. in Carmel, Indiana seeks a Solution Consultant to develop secure network automation solutions. This role involves designing structured cabling systems and engaging with enterprise IT. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience, a degree in Engineering or Communications, and strong consultative skills. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $160,000, with hybrid and remote work options available. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and commitment to diversity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in structured cabling and physical infrastructure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of TIA/EIA standards and best practices.
• Proven track record in a consultative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Design high-performance physical infrastructure using cabling systems.
• Translate customer requirements into structured cabling designs.
• Build influence within IT teams and data center operators.
• Propose integrated solutions connecting physical infrastructure with networking.

Skills

Structured cabling design

Network infrastructure

Consultative engagement with IT directors

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Communications

BICSI RCDD certification

Job description

Job Purpose

The Solution Consultant is responsible for developing and designing secure, scalable, network automation solutions that span sensor to cloud, utilizing Belden's best-in-class secure network switching, routing and wireless solutions. They are a critical business partner to our clients and sales teams by enabling IT / OT Convergence Solutions and Physical AI applications across focused industry verticals. This key position is responsible for helping fuel our solutions growth, leveraging Belden's full suite of products, solutions and services.

Successful Candidates Will

• Design high-performance physical infrastructure using structured cabling systems‑Cat6/6a, fiber optic, patch panels, racks, connectors, and cabinets‑as the reliable foundation for enterprise and industrial network solutions
• Translate customer requirements into structured cabling designs with clear performance, scalability, and financial justification
• Build and expand influence within enterprise IT teams, data center operators, facilities managers, EPCs, and system integrator communities across the AMS Region
• Apply TIA/EIA and BICSI‑aligned validated architectures to accelerate solution delivery and improve win rates
• Propose integrated solutions that connect Belden's physical infrastructure with active networking, cybersecurity, and third‑party elements
• Deliver bookings from structured cabling solutions, professional installation services, and SLA‑backed support programs
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts that demonstrate the operational and financial impact of a well‑engineered physical layer
• Provide feedback on emerging physical infrastructure trends and process improvement priorities to cross‑functional teams

Education & Experience

• 5-7 years of experience designing or implementing structured cabling and physical infrastructure solutions for enterprise, data center, healthcare, or commercial environments
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Communications, or related field preferred; BICSI RCDD or equivalent certification highly valued
• Strong knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards, ANSI/TIA‑942 data center infrastructure, and physical layer best practices
• Proven track record engaging IT directors, facilities managers, EPCs, and system integrators in a consultative capacity
• Experience producing structured deliverables: scope of work, physical topology diagrams, bill of materials, and service proposals

Abilities

• Communicate the strategic value of physical infrastructure investment to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Stay current on emerging technologies including high‑density fiber, 25/40GBase‑T, and evolving data center architectures
• Apply strong analytical skills within a metric‑driven, fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrate a proactive, pragmatic approach with the ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (50%+ travel frequency)

Compensation & Benefits

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $120,000-160,000 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well‑being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!