Cabling Engineer

About the role

Provide cabling design management and coordination services for existing and new data centers, including alignment with global EDC Infrastructure Cabling Engineering standards and design guidelines. This role encompasses project management and oversight support for cabling-related activities, coordination with internal technology teams, vendor management, and support for data center operations teams on move, add, and change activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide cabling design management and coordination services for existing and new data centers, including alignment with global EDC Infrastructure Cabling Engineering standards and design guidelines
• Prepare and coordinate cabling-related tender documentation and specifications, including design deliverables, scope definitions, and evaluation support during vendor selection processes
• Coordinate with internal technology teams (e.g. networking, server, and security teams) to consolidate cabling requirements
• Provide project management and oversight support for cabling-related activities, including budget tracking, vendor coordination, review of design and shop drawings, logistics coordination, scheduling oversight, and commissioning and handover coordination
• Support project close-out activities, including consolidation of cabling operation manuals and as-built documentation
• Support planning and coordination of new or changed cabling requirements within existing data center environments
• Maintain accuracy of cabling documentation and records (e.g. patching records and patch panel records)
• Provide coordination support with data center operations teams for move, add, and change activities, including vendor coordination and consumables sourcing oversight
• Provide oversight or coordination support outside normal business hours to support vendor-performed installations, testing, or handover activities where necessary

About you

• Experience with structured data center copper and fiber cabling solutions, including Cat6A copper & fiber (OS2, OM4+) products and high density fiber cassette solutions
• Knowledge of data center racks, cabinets, and patching systems commonly used in enterprise environments
• Understanding of industry-standard cabling testing methodologies and applicable ISO/TIA testing standards
• Knowledge of common data center cabling interfaces and architectures (e.g. LC, MPO/MTP)
• Ability to coordinate with enterprise networking platforms where relevant
• Familiarity with Fluke Network Instruments (e.g. DSX-5000 or 8000 Cable Analyzer)
• Familiarity with LC, MPO/MTP interfaces for single or multimode fiber solutions
• Ability to produce and review technical design documentation using AutoCAD
• Ability to operate within live data center environments while adhering to operational and safety constraints
• Familiarity with internationally recognized data center cabling standards such as RCDD (desired)