Field Structured Cabling Technician

New data center development:

We give you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in data operations, cloud computing and infrastructure management. As global data center operations grow, there will be ample opportunities for career progression. Working in the data center directly impacts performance, customer satisfaction and efficiency, with the opportunity to contribute to new data center projects. You’ll collaborate with experts in AI data center development and operations, gaining insights from leaders in the field. This environment fosters innovation and allows you to work on solutions that exceed industry standards in design and deployment.

The Role

We are seeking a Field Structured Cabling Technician to support the deployment of high-quality cabling infrastructure across our data center environments. This is a hands-on, field-based role responsible for coordinating and overseeing structured cabling installations, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in alignment with project timelines and design specifications.

You will serve as a key on-site partner, working closely with design teams, project managers, contractors, and vendors to translate technical drawings into fully executed cabling systems. This role plays a critical part in maintaining installation quality, driving execution, and ensuring proper documentation and change control throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll primarily work on-site at our data center in Vineland, New Jersey, with occasional travel required based on project needs.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinate and oversee structured cabling installations from early project phases through final deployment

• Supervise and guide third-party contractors and cable installation teams, ensuring work meets quality and safety standards

• Execute and validate installations based on design drawings (AutoCAD/DWG), specifications, and routing plans

• Track installation progress, including cable pulls, routing, and completion status, and document any deviations

• Apply minor field updates to drawings when needed and escalate major design changes to engineering teams

• Oversee installation of cable trays, pathways, and containment systems

• Maintain accurate documentation, including as-built records, cable tracking logs, and change control updates

• Partner with logistics and vendors to coordinate material delivery, staging, and inventory management

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for cabling-related questions, issues, and coordination

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with data center safety standards and operational requirements

We expect you to have: 

• 2–4+ years of hands-on experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center environments

• Experience installing and supporting fiber and copper cabling systems

• Strong understanding of fiber infrastructure, including:

  • Patch panels and enclosures

  • Fiber distribution frames and cassettes

  • Cable management systems

• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD/DWG drawings and execute work accordingly in the field

• Experience coordinating or overseeing contractors or installation crews

• Knowledge of cable routing, tray systems, and best practices for installation

• Experience with field documentation, cable tracking, and change management processes

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale data center or hyperscale deployments

• Familiarity with data center environments, including access, safety, and operational procedures

• Basic understanding of network infrastructure and how cabling supports IT systems

• Experience working on high-density fiber deployments

• Familiarity with industry standards such as TIA, ISO, and BICSI

Nice to Have

• Experience with fiber fusion splicing