Infrastructure Deployment Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site deployment of whitespace infrastructure including rack positioning, floor grid layouts, and containment systems
• Direct installation of hot aisle and cold aisle containment to achieve specified airflow management and cooling performance
• Supervise deployment of structured cabling systems including fiber backbones, patch panels, and cable tray infrastructure
• Coordinate with networking teams to ensure cabinet elevations and port mapping follow established design standards
• Validate physical implementation of redundancy configurations such as N+1 and 2N to meet SLA requirements
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for electrical, mechanical, and cabling contractors during deployment phases
• Perform quality assurance inspections to verify contractor work meets engineering specifications and safety standards
• Manage hardware delivery, staging, and installation workflows to maintain deployment timelines
• Maintain accurate asset tracking, as-built documentation, and port mapping records
• Provide deployment status reporting including milestone tracking and identification of risks to Ready for Service (RFS) dates
• Partner with design engineering teams to resolve field conflicts between design intent and site conditions
• Coordinate with site operations teams to ensure smooth operational handoff including training and documentation
• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to manage material flow and site readiness
• Develop and standardize deployment playbooks to reduce time-to-market for new capacity
• Ensure adherence to Method of Procedure (MOP) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements during installation activities
• Identify deployment bottlenecks and recommend modular or prefabricated solutions to improve efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in data center construction, commissioning, or deployment within hyperscale or colocation environments
• Field knowledge of power distribution paths from UPS systems to rack-level equipment
• Experience with cooling infrastructure deployment and airflow management strategies
• Expertise in structured cabling installation and fiber optic testing including OTDR and LSPM methods
• Experience using Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools
• Ability to review and redline CAD/BIM drawings using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Bluebeam
• Understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), OSHA safety requirements, and BICSI cabling standards
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and cross-functional deployment teams
• Ability to support multiple concurrent projects in field environments
• Willingness to travel to construction sites, typically 25–50% or more

Compensation

• Compensation range: $120,000 - $150,000 + Bonus
• Restricted Stock Units included
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% of salary