IT Infrastructure Design Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Design Engineer- Low Voltage Design to support data center infrastructure projects, new building construction, network room build-outs, structured cabling deployments, and infrastructure refresh initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in low-voltage infrastructure design, telecommunications systems, structured cabling, and IT construction project delivery. This role focuses on design, engineering specifications, technical reviews, and contractor/vendor oversight rather than hands-on installation.

RCDD certification is not mandatory; however, relevant RCDD-level design experience and Knowledge of the TIA-942 data center infrastructure is highly desirable.

Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Design and Engineering

• Review architectural, electrical, and low-voltage drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and applicable codes.
• Develop low-voltage design specifications, construction documents, installation standards, and technical guidelines.
• Plan and design structured cabling infrastructure, including fibre optic and copper cabling, pathways, cable trays, containment, and network room layouts.
• Define rack layouts, equipment placement, service wall configurations, grounding, bonding, labelling, and fire-stopping requirements.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Network Engineering, AV, Security, and other technical teams to establish infrastructure requirements.

Construction and Project Delivery

• Coordinate with general contractors, low-voltage subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project execution aligns with approved designs and specifications.
• Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.
• Review technical submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, and contractor proposals.
• Conduct regular site visits, review installation progress, document deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Manage project punch lists, acceptance testing, and quality inspections before final sign-off.

Testing, Documentation and Handover

• Review fibre and copper cabling certification results to verify compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain as-built drawings, testing reports, labelling schedules, warranty documentation, and project closeout records.
• Ensure infrastructure inventory and documentation are updated in NetBox/Nautobot and CMDB platforms, where applicable.
• Coordinate formal handovers with operations teams and ensure all infrastructure is properly documented and supportable.

Capacity Planning and Lifecycle Management

• Monitor network room capacity, including rack space, fibre availability, port capacity, power distribution, and PDU outlets.
• Identify infrastructure capacity constraints and recommend solutions to support future growth.
• Support infrastructure refresh projects, network room upgrades, and power shutdown planning.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in low-voltage design, telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling, or IT construction project delivery.
• Mandatory working knowledge of TIA-942 and data center infrastructure design principles.
• Strong understanding of TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, TIA-607, and applicable BICSI practices.
• Experience with fibre optic and copper cabling, pathways, racks, containment, grounding, bonding, and network room infrastructure.
• Ability to read, review, and redline architectural, electrical, and telecommunications drawings.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, or similar design and drawing review tools.
• Proven experience coordinating low-voltage contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, technical specifications, quality control, and project closeout.
• Excellent written communication, documentation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• RCDD certification or experience working at an equivalent level of telecommunications design expertise.
• Experience with ground-up construction, new building deployments, large campus projects, or data center build-outs.
• BICSI credentials such as DCDC, OSP, or RTPM, or PMP certification.
• Experience with NetBox, Nautobot, DCIM, or CMDB platforms.
• Exposure to high-density compute, laboratory, cleanroom, or hyperscale technology environments.

Important Notes

• At least basic TIA-942 knowledge is mandatory.
• RCDD certification is not mandatory.
• This is a design and project engineering role, not a hands-on installation technician position.
• Only US Citizens and Green Card holders are eligible.
• The position requires onsite work in Santa Clara, CA.

Interested candidates with relevant low-voltage design, structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center construction experience are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person