Data Center Engineer III

Astreya•Denver, CO

18h•$72,960 - $115,200

About The Position

The Data Center Engineer III verifies data center fiber deployments from pre-install site walks through final acceptance and handover. The role inspects infrastructure and workmanship, validates fiber systems and test results, documents and resolves deficiencies, and confirms readiness. It owns accurate field documentation in client systems of record, including splice plans, fiber and port maps, rack elevations, and one-line diagrams. The engineer leads field reviews and testing across multiple sites, coordinates and coaches installation technicians, manages dispatch and reporting, and communicates risks and status. The role also improves service processes, develops acceptance materials, identifies recurring defects, and mentors junior engineers. The position requires independent work across multiple sites and travel up to 100%, including off-hours work windows. It involves walking large sites and OSP areas and lifting up to 50 pounds. Astreya provides a stated base salary range of $72,960–$115,200 USD. Placement within the range depends on documented work-related considerations such as education, experience, certifications, licenses, and preferred qualifications.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in data center fiber deployment, verification, or operations, including high-density MPO and ribbon experience.
Expertise in reading, creating, and correcting design packages, splice plans, port maps, elevations, and test specifications.
Hands-on experience with fusion splicing, end-face inspection, OTDR, insertion and return loss, and polarity testing.
Working knowledge of TIA 568, TIA 942, IEC 61300-3-35, and procedure-driven work.
Proficiency with fiber management and DCIM-style systems of record, beyond redlines.
Ability to own programs with competing priorities across sites, meet reporting SLAs, and communicate risks and status proactively.
Ability to work independently, hold vendors accountable, travel up to 100% including off-hours windows, walk large sites and OSP areas, and lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale or large colocation builds.
Migration experience such as loopbacks, revalidation, cutover, and handover.
CAD or Visio experience.
Light Brigade or equivalent experience.
BICSI certification and OSHA 10 or 30 are a plus.
Prior verification, commissioning, or field QA experience.
Prior service or program-building experience.
Ability to thrive in new programs with evolving processes.

Responsibilities

Inspect sites before installation to verify pathways, tray, racks, frames, labeling, power, and access.
Inspect workmanship during installation and audit completed work using frame- and port-level checks, end-face inspection, OTDR, loss, and polarity validation.
Prepare punch lists, verify corrective work, and sign off on readiness.
Create and update splice plans, fiber and port maps, rack elevations, and one-line diagrams in client systems of record.
Standardize naming and labeling across sites and confirm as-builts and inventory match field conditions at handover.
Run prework reviews, witness testing, escalate issues the same day, coach installation technicians, and manage dispatch queues and reporting across multiple sites.
Refine checklists, templates, and acceptance criteria; identify recurring failure patterns and contribute them to training and process improvements.
Mentor junior engineers.
Produce readiness reports, daily notes, verification reports within two business days, and yield and defect trend reporting.

Benefits

Medical coverage through UHC (PPO, HSA, and Surest options) or, for California employees only, Kaiser (HMO option).
Dental insurance through UHC.
Vision insurance through Nationwide Vision by UHC.
Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care.
Pre-tax commuter benefit for parking and transit, location-specific.
Continuing education and professional development through platforms such as Udemy and Coursera.
Corporate wellness program provided by Goomi Group.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Days.
401(k) plan.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Critical illness, critical hospital, and voluntary accident insurance.
Tuition reimbursement, available six months after start date and capped.
Paid time off accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually.
Paid holidays.
Other statutory leaves, paid time, or ancillary benefits required under state and federal law.