Structured Cabling Design Engineer (RCDD Required)

Wesco • Glenview, IL

1d • $74,285 - $118,856 • Remote

About The Position

The Structured Cabling Design Engineer serves as a trusted advisor and technical authority for Wesco Global Solutions. Within the Technology Support Services team, the role provides first-tier technical support across supported technologies and advises Communications and Security Solutions (CSS), Electrical and Electronic Solutions (EES), and Utility and Broadband Solutions (UBS). The team also supports Corporate Marketing, Supply Chain Solutions, and Category Management as subject matter experts.

This dual-function position combines structured cabling design with hands-on technical support for staging, configuration, and pre-deployment validation. The engineer works across Sales, Design Engineering, Staging and Configuration, project teams, and suppliers to translate customer requirements into build-ready solutions and ensure engineered designs align with rack-level implementation. The role also provides customer education and technical leadership, supports sales opportunities across regions, and contributes to global training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline, or equivalent years of technical experience.
• Five years of experience in structured cabling, ICT infrastructure design, data-center design, or commissioning.
• BICSI RCDD certification.
• Experience supporting global or multi-region ICT design initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, including the ability to produce high-quality, detailed data center infrastructure and structured cabling designs.
• Demonstrated experience with TIA/EIA standards, structured cabling design principles, and Layer-1 infrastructure documentation.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to make informed recommendations within the designated area of responsibility.
• Customer-centric mindset with strong communication and advisory skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with supply-chain-driven solution positioning or pre-sales engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between Sales, Design Engineering, and Staging & Configuration, translating customer requirements into build-ready solutions.
• Perform structured cabling design and provide hands-on technical support for staging, configuration, and pre-deployment validation.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate design intent, verify build feasibility, and align engineered drawings with rack-level implementation.
• Participate in rack-and-roll staging, including full power-on burn-in, hardware validation, and readiness testing before shipment.
• Educate customers, position solutions, and provide technical leadership across multiple markets.
• Partner with Sales and key suppliers to architect solutions that meet customer requirements and future-state needs.
• Educate Sales on the technologies supported by the team to deepen customer engagement and technical confidence.
• Evaluate project opportunities and identify the technical resources, design requirements, and documentation needed for successful execution.
• Escalate complex, strategic, or global projects to Senior Specialists or Solution Architects as appropriate.
• Support sales opportunities and technical requests across all regions, leveraging global specialists when needed.
• Contribute to the Global Training Program as both a trainer and participant.
• Help Sales identify and position Supply Chain Solutions to maximize profitability across CSS, EES, and UBS.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Eligible positions may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan.
• Certain sales roles may include additional compensation through a commission structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level