# Infrastructure Deployment Engineer

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Springfield, OH
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Salary:** $120k – $150k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Autocad, Revit, Bluebeam, Dcim, Otdr, Lspm, Nfpa 70, Bicsi, Ups, Fiber Optics
**Posted:** 2026-02-26

> Executes physical deployment of data center whitespace infrastructure including racks, power systems, containment, and cabling. Oversees contractors, ensures compliance with designs and safety standards, and manages handoffs to operations. Requires 5+ years in data center construction and engineering degree.

## Job Description

## 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

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