Cabling Engineer
Core
Plan, coordinate, and supervise day-to-day site installation and maintenance for telecommunication systems in data centers, including structured cabling, fiber optic/copper cable management, and physical mounting of network hardware.
Role type
Senior IC Cabling Engineer (Data Center)
Builds
Structured cabling infrastructure, network connectivity, and physical layer reliability for data center clients.
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Telecommunications
Required skills
Structured cabling installation, Fiber optic and copper cable termination, Network switch and server mounting, As-built documentation (AutoCAD), Cable testing (Fluke), ANSI/TIA-606-C compliance, DCIM software management, Physical layer auditing, Safety regulation enforcement.
Preferred skills
BICSI (RCDD, NTS) certification, CompTIA Network+, OEM cabling installer credentials (CommScope, Corning), Continuous improvement initiatives.
Technologies
AutoCAD, Fluke tester, DCIM software, MDF/IDF systems, IT racks.
Responsibilities
Plan and supervise site installation and maintenance of telecommunication systems; Run, lace, pull, and terminate high-density fiber optic and copper cables; Mount network switches, patch panels, and servers; Prepare and update As-built drawings and schematic diagrams; Perform end-to-end cable testing and verify signal integrity; Conduct physical layer audits and resolve connectivity tickets; Enforce safety regulations and manage airflow/cable density; Act as liaison between clients, sub-contractors, and IT teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
