Structured Cabling Design Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Structured Cabling Design Engineer / Field Liaison for a leading solutions provider. This role blends technical design responsibility with hands-on field collaboration, serving as the critical bridge between engineering, staging, and build teams. The engineer will design structured cabling and data center solutions while actively supporting rack & stack, cabling, and connectivity execution in the field. The ideal candidate has strong design fundamentals, practical data center experience, and the communication skills to ensure designs are executed accurately and efficiently from concept through deployment.Day-to-Day:Perform structured cabling and data center infrastructure designAct as a field liaison between the design team and staging/config/build teamsTranslate design intent into executable build plans for field teamsSupport rack & stack, cabling, and connectivity discussions during deploymentValidate designs against real-world field conditions and constraintsProvide hands-on technical guidance during staging, configuration, and installationPartner with Sales and key suppliers to ensure solutions meet customer expectationsEvaluate project requirements and identify technical resource needsEscalate complex or high-impact issues to Senior Specialists or Solution ArchitectsSupport training initiatives and knowledge sharing across teamsAssist Sales in identifying and positioning Supply Chain SolutionsWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.Required Skills & ExperienceAssociate's Degree or equivalent hands-on technical experience5+ years of experience in structured cabling and data center infrastructureBICSI RCDD certification (required)Experience in both design and field-facing support rolesStrong understanding of data center concepts and infrastructureHands-on knowledge of:Rack & StackStructured cabling infrastructure (fiber & copper)Networking fundamentals (interfaces, connectivity, physical layer)Experience producing design drawings, elevations, and layoutsAbility to act as a technical bridge between design and build teamsProficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VisioStrong communication skills and customer-centric mindsetAbility to travel locally and regionally (up to ~10%)Nice to Have Skills & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in a technical or engineering disciplineData center design certifications (CDCDP, DCDC, or similar)Experience supporting staging, configuration, and build teamsExposure to AI, high-density, or clustered data center environmentsExperience working directly with installation partners or contractorsBackground supporting sales as a technical advisorExperience with global or enterprise-scale deploymentsFamiliarity with supply chain solutions and material logistics