Senior Technical Trainer, Data Centers

CBRE; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Senior Technical Trainer to design, develop, and deliver scalable learning solutions for data center technicians and low-voltage professionals. You will partner with Data Center and Critical Environment teams to ensure training aligns with industry standards and live-site safety procedures.

The role emphasizes identifying technical learning needs, creating instructor-led content, simulations, and digital modules, and measuring training effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience with low-voltage electrical and structured cabling work.
• Cable pulling and routing.
• Termination, splicing, and patching.
• Testing and troubleshooting copper and/or fiber cabling.
• Direct experience working in data center or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical learning ambassador by modeling CBRE RISE values.
• Facilitate training programs and onboarding for data center technicians focused on low-voltage and structured cabling.
• Teach low-voltage fundamentals, cabling, patching, and testing.
• Create evaluations and measurement tools to assess readiness and training impact.
• Develop training reports and optimize content delivery across regions.
• Audit learning programs for quality and compliance.

Skills

Low-voltage cabling

Structured cabling

Training design

Instructional delivery

PowerPoint

Word

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CSOD

Adobe Captivate

PeopleSoft

Cornerstone OnDemand

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Technical Trainer Data Center

About the Role

As a CBRE Learning and Development Senior Analyst, you will partner with Data Center and Critical Environment business units to identify technical learning needs and deliver scalable, high‑impact training solutions. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying programs that prepare data center technicians and low‑voltage professionals to safely and consistently perform work in live data center environments.

This position sits within the Talent, Learning & Development function and supports CBRE’s operational excellence by ensuring technical staff are trained on industry standards, best practices, and hands‑on cabling methodologies used in mission‑critical facilities. This role can be located in either Westerville, OH or Indianapolis, IN.

What You’ll Do

Technical Training

• Serve as a technical learning ambassador by modeling behaviors aligned withCBRE RISE values.

• Facilitate technical training programs and supportonboarding fordata center technicians, with a strong emphasis onlow‑voltage and structured cabling systems.

• Responsible for teaching:

• Low‑voltage electrical fundamentals (copper and fiber)

• Pulling, routing, dressing, securing, and labeling structured cabling

• Patching, cross‑connecting, splicing, and termination (CAT5e/6/6A, fiber)

• Testing and certification using industry‑standard test equipment

• Data center pathways, racks, cabinets, and ladder tray systems

• Safety practices for work in live data center environments

• Conduct training assessments to evaluate technical skills and provide remediation and coaching

• Develop training reports

Content, Platforms & Standards

• Partner with subject‑matter experts (SMEs), field leadership, and operations teams tovalidatetechnical accuracy and relevance of training materials.

• Develop learning assets including instructor‑led content, job aids, simulations, assessments, SOPs, and digital modules.

• Translate field‑level processes intoclear, repeatable, technician‑friendly training content.

• Ensure training content aligns withindustry standards and best practices(e.g., TIA/EIA, BICSImethodology, client requirements).

• Create evaluations and measurement tools to assess technician readiness, skill progression, and training effectiveness.

Governance, Quality & Optimization

• Audit and evaluate learning programs to ensure consistent delivery, compliance, and quality across regions.
• Review training metrics, technician feedback, and performance outcomes to continuously improve content and delivery methods.
• Recommend and implement improved training strategies and delivery models tooptimizeknowledge transfer from classroom to job site.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Support cross‑functional initiatives by explaining complex technical concepts in clear, actionable terms.
• Impact both individual learner performance and broader team capability through standardized, repeatable training frameworks.

What You’ll Need

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferredorequivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5-8 years of hands‑on experience with low‑voltage electrical and structured cabling work, including:

• Cable pulling and routing

• Termination, splicing, and patching

• Testing and troubleshooting copper and/or fiber cabling

• Direct experience working in datacenteror mission‑critical environments strongly preferred.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft PowerPoint and Word

Technical & Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of data center infrastructure, pathways, racks, and cabling standards.
• Ability to analyze technical workflows and translate them into structured learning solutions.
• Strong organizational and instructional design skills with attention to detail.

What You’ll Need

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.5-8 years of hands‑on experience with low‑voltage electrical and structured cabling work, including:

• Cable pulling and routing

• Termination, splicing, and patching

• Testing and troubleshooting copper and/or fiber cabling

• Direct experience working in data center or mission‑critical environments strongly preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of data center infrastructure, pathways, racks, and cabling standards.
• Ability to analyze technical workflows and translate them into structured learning solutions.
• Strong organizational and instructional design skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ADDIE methodology and learning management systems.
• Intermediate experience with Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) preferred.
• Experience with Adobe tools, Captivate, and PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Strong math and analytical skills for reporting, metrics, and learning evaluations.

This position requires continuous work authorization. The company does not sponsor employment visas or participate in STEM OPT extensions for this role.

Disclaimers:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation assistance and sign‑on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experienceCBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Technical Trainer position is $100,000/ year and the maximum salary for the Senior Technical Trainer position is $105,000/ year. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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