Data Center Engineer III

Astreya•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Data Center Engineer III verifies data center fiber builds, owns project documentation, leads field activities across multiple sites, improves service processes, and reports on readiness, testing, yield, and defects. The role includes pre-install site walks; in-progress workmanship inspections; finished-work audits using frame- and port-level checks, end-face inspection, OTDR, and loss and polarity validation; punch-list management; and readiness sign-off. The engineer creates and updates splice plans, fiber and port maps, rack elevations, and one-line diagrams in client systems of record. They standardize naming and labeling across sites and confirm that as-builts and inventory match the field at handover. They run prework reviews, witness testing, escalate issues the same day, coach installation technicians, and manage dispatch queues and reporting across multiple sites. The role also involves refining checklists, templates, and acceptance criteria; identifying recurring failure patterns and contributing to training and process improvements; and mentoring junior engineers. Deliverables include readiness reports, daily notes, verification reports within two business days, and yield and defect trends. The position requires independent work, travel up to 100% with off-hours work windows, walking large sites and OSP areas, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in data center fiber deployment, verification, or operations, including high-density MPO and ribbon experience.
Expertise 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 without prompting.
Ability to work independently, hold vendors accountable, travel up to 100% and work 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 certification.
Prior verification, commissioning, or field QA experience.
Prior service or program-building experience.
Ability to thrive in new programs with evolving processes.

Responsibilities

Verify site readiness before installation, including pathways, trays, racks, frames, labeling, power, and access.
Inspect workmanship during installation and audit completed work with frame- and port-level checks, end-face inspection, OTDR, and loss and polarity validation.
Create punch lists, verify fixes, 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 repeat failure patterns and contribute to training and process improvements.
Mentor junior engineers.
Prepare readiness reports and daily notes, provide verification reports within two business days, and report yield and defect trends.

Benefits

Medical insurance through UHC (PPO, HSA, and Surest options) or Kaiser (HMO option for California employees only).
Dental insurance through UHC Nationwide.
Vision insurance through UHC.
Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care.
Pre-tax commuter benefit for parking and transit, where available.
Continuing education and professional development through platforms such as Udemy and Coursera.
Corporate wellness program through 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 after six months and subject to a cap.
Paid Time Off accrued and prorated, up to 120 hours annually.
Paid holidays.
Statutory leaves, paid time, and other ancillary benefits required by state and federal law.