Project Engineer - Network Infrastructure & Office Deployments

Coretelligent

18h•$85,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Project Engineer at Coretelligent, you will execute complex, project-based IT initiatives across client environments, from design through deployment. You will implement solutions efficiently and securely in line with client expectations, working with Project Managers and cross-functional teams on infrastructure and cloud initiatives. You will also serve as a technical resource for clients throughout the project lifecycle, building and deploying solutions, documenting configurations, supporting end users, and ensuring a seamless transition into ongoing support. The role focuses on network infrastructure projects such as new office deployments, office relocations, and network refreshes, and requires ownership of assigned technical work in a dynamic managed services environment. This is a remote U.S. position. The role reports to the Manager, Project Engineering and is classified as exempt. Travel for project work is required at least once a month, and the engineer must be able to regularly work nights and weekends for off-hours upgrades and migrations. The reasonably expected annual compensation range is $85,000–$120,000. The position may also be eligible for bonuses or other incentives. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts; 401(k); life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; holiday pay; and flexible vacation and sick days. Perks include fourteen holidays (including a birthday day off), spot bonuses, community and social events, learning and development, flexible working life, a $100 well-being allowance, and other health and wellness perks.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant IT infrastructure experience, including hands-on network deployments.
Ability to independently execute network infrastructure projects.
Hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate and Meraki firewalls.
Experience with Cisco, Meraki, UniFi, and Fortinet switching.
Experience with Meraki, Aruba, and UniFi wireless.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs, and routing.
Experience with office deployments, rack-and-stack, network refreshes, and cutovers.
Ability to travel for project work at least once a month.
Ability to regularly work nights and weekends for off-hours upgrades and migrations.

Nice To Haves

Working familiarity with Windows Server and Active Directory.
Working familiarity with VMware vSphere and Hyper-V.
Working familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure networking basics.
Working familiarity with storage and backup platforms such as Synology, Dell EMC, and Veeam.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy infrastructure for new offices, office relocations, and network refreshes.
Install and configure firewalls, managed switches, access points, and associated hardware.
Implement VLANs, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing, and firewall policies.
Configure site-to-site and remote access VPNs, SD-WAN, and ISP failover.
Coordinate with ISPs, cabling contractors, and third-party vendors.
Troubleshoot routing, connectivity, wireless, and performance issues.
Create network diagrams, IP plans, configuration records, and handoff documentation.
Own assigned technical tasks from planning through completion.
Coordinate with Project Managers on approved scope, budgets, schedules, and risks.
Maintain accurate time entries, project updates, and technical documentation.
Support cutovers, validation, post-implementation support, and handoff to operations.
Maintain billable utilization consistent with departmental expectations.
Maintain foundational understanding of adjacent networking, cloud, infrastructure, security, and identity technologies; collaborate across disciplines and contribute outside the primary specialty when appropriate.