Senior Data Center Telecommunications Designer

Core Scientific; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific is seeking a high‑caliber Low Voltage Designer to lead strategy and execution across our data center portfolio. The role covers structured cabling, fiber, OSP, security systems, BAS/EPMS integration, DAS, and related low‑voltage technologies, with oversight from design through turnover.

The candidate will establish standards, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with industry codes, while coordinating with architects, engineers, and vendors to deliver scalable,

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.
• One of the following certifications required: RCDD, CNIDP, CDCDP, or PSP. PMP/RTPM and other telecom certifications (ITS, DC, OSP) are a plus.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Telecommunication design

BICSI TDMM

RCDD

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Scientific is seeking a high‑caliber Low Voltage Designer to lead strategy and execution across our data center portfolio. The role covers structured cabling, fiber, OSP, security systems, BAS/EPMS integration, DAS, and related low‑voltage technologies, with oversight from design through turnover.

The candidate will establish standards, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with industry codes, while coordinating with architects, engineers, and vendors to deliver scalable,