Senior Technical Trainer, Data Centers

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Technical Trainer for Data Center environments to partner with Data Center and Critical Environment teams. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable training for low-voltage and structured cabling, ensuring safe and consistent field work.

The role focuses on translating field processes into clear, repeatable training content, aligning with industry standards, and delivering hands-on programs for technicians in live data centers in OH or IN with a hybrid preference.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years hands-on experience with low-voltage electrical and structured cabling.
• Direct experience working in data center or mission-critical environments strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate technical training programs for data center technicians with emphasis on low-voltage and structured cabling systems.
• Develop learning assets including instructor-led content, job aids, simulations, assessments, and SOPs.
• Translate field-level processes into clear, repeatable, technician-friendly training content.
• Ensure training content aligns with industry standards and best practices (TIA/EIA, BICSI).
• Create evaluations and measurement tools to assess technician readiness and training effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional design

Technical communication

Organizational skills

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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 with CBRE RISE values .
• Facilitate technical training programs and support onboarding for data center technicians , with a strong emphasis on low - 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 to validate technical 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 into clear, repeatable, technician - friendly training content .
• Ensure training content aligns with industry standards and best practices (e.g., TIA/EIA, BICSI methodology , 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 to optimize knowledge 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 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 .
• Proficiency in 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.