IT Engineer (Telecommunications, Network)

• Lead construction engineering efforts for office and laboratory infrastructure projects.
• Partner with facilities teams and business stakeholders to define infrastructure requirements.
• Collaborate with network and audiovisual engineering teams to gather and document technical requirements.
• Define equipment placement within network rooms, including security systems, building automation systems, network racks, and service provider demarcation areas.
• Develop construction documentation and technical specifications for low voltage contractors.
• Participate in contractor bidding processes and support vendor selection activities.
• Conduct routine construction site visits and provide project feedback and status reporting.
• Maintain project closeout records, warranty documentation, and project deliverables.
• Document network rooms and infrastructure assets using asset management platforms, including NetBox and spreadsheet based import tools.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for network room engineering activities.
• Track utilization and capacity of network ports, fiber infrastructure, power distribution units, and related resources.
• Configure and connect intelligent power distribution units and UPS systems while partnering with monitoring teams to establish alerting thresholds.
• Support infrastructure initiatives through equipment installation, rack integration, and cabling efforts.
• Audit IT environments regularly to validate asset records, identify changes, and improve room organization and cable management.
• Collaborate with global engineering team members to enhance infrastructure standards and best practices.
• Lead engineering initiatives by creating roadmaps, defining workflows, planning budgets, and tracking projects through completion.

• Five or more years of experience in telecommunications consulting, construction project management, low voltage infrastructure, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure components and architectures.
• Ability to work onsite several days per week within the Santa Clara area.
• Ability to lift, install, inspect, and support equipment within network rack environments.
• Demonstrated interest in technology and technical infrastructure disciplines.
• Strong problem solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Availability to collaborate across multiple time zones supporting global teams., * Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or comparable education and experience.
• Experience with Autodesk solutions, including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Studio.

Tools and Technologies:

• Network Infrastructure
• Telecommunications Systems
• Low Voltage Construction
• NetBox Asset Management
• Intelligent Power Distribution Units
• Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems
• Fiber Infrastructure
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Bluebeam Studio
• Microsoft Excel

Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Five or more years of experience in telecommunications consulting, construction project management, low voltage infrastructure, or related technical disciplines.
• Do you have Strong understanding of network infrastructure components and architectures?

$45 - $48 an hour - Contract