Intracruit Solutions ยท 7 hours ago
RCDD Datacenter Engineer
United States
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expIntracruit Solutions is seeking a RCDD Datacenter Engineer responsible for the design and implementation of Layer 1 infrastructure in datacenter environments. This role involves producing installation designs, managing material planning, and ensuring quality assurance for installations while acting as a technical liaison to customers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ray Sharma
Responsibilities
Produce physical installation designs including rack elevations, cable routing, fiber distribution layouts, and patching schemes
Develop detailed engineering packages for technician execution, including installation drawings, port assignments, labeling conventions, and work instructions
Perform site surveys and validate existing physical infrastructure prior to design finalization
Define installation methods aligned with space, airflow, power pathways, and scalability requirements
Create and maintain minor material Bills of Materials (BOMs) supporting installations (fiber jumpers, copper cables, cassettes, patch panels, cable management, labeling materials)
Validate material compatibility with approved designs and existing infrastructure
Coordinate with supply chain, field teams, and vendors to ensure material availability
Review and approve material substitutions as needed
Provide quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for all technician and vendor-performed Layer 1 work
Validate installations against approved designs, engineering packages, and BOMs
Review test results (OTDR, power levels, continuity) and as-built documentation
Conduct post-installation audits and site walk-throughs prior to service turn-up
Identify defects, drive remediation, and approve final installation acceptance
Act as the technical point of contact for customers regarding physical layer design, installation, and readiness
Participate in customer-facing technical discussions, walkthroughs, and design reviews
Translate customer requirements into executable physical layer designs and work packages
Communicate installation status, risks, and constraints to customers and internal stakeholders
Support customer acceptance and handoff for completed physical infrastructure work
Own physical layer standards, installation guidelines, and acceptance criteria
Ensure compliance with TIA, BICSI, and internal engineering standards
Identify recurring installation, material, or quality issues and implement corrective actions
Support audits and compliance reviews
Oversee vendors and installation partners during project execution
Review vendor deliverables including designs, BOMs, test results, and as-built documentation
Serve as the physical layer authority for project acceptance and closeout
Partner with network engineering, server, storage, facilities, and project teams
Ensure physical layer readiness for network turn-ups, migrations, and expansions
Support incident response and root cause analysis related to Layer 1 infrastructure
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in datacenter physical layer engineering or operations
Experience producing installation designs, detailed engineering packages, and minor material BOMs
Demonstrated QA/QC oversight of technician or vendor installations
Strong knowledge of fiber optic (SMF/MMF, MTP/MPO) and copper cabling systems
Hands-on experience with fiber testing tools (OTDR, power meter, VFL)
Experience participating in customer-facing technical discussions
Preferred
BICSI RCDD, ETA, or equivalent certifications
Experience supporting large-scale datacenter or service provider environments
Familiarity with DCIM, asset management, and change management tools
Knowledge of high-density and modular cabling architectures
Strong customer-facing communication and technical presentation skills
High attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
Ability to translate customer requirements into executable designs
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Company
Intracruit Solutions
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase