Cisco

Capital Projects Engineering Program Manager

Cisco$109K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years' post-graduation experience
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical infrastructure for corporate environments
  • Proven track record of establishing design standards and equipment specifications
  • Experience in implementing cost reduction strategies for designs
  • Familiarity with industry-standard project management software

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical and electrical engineering oversight on capital infrastructure projects
  • Provide technical direction and strategy for infrastructure equipment design
  • Support a global technical team in solving problems and setting maintenance practices
  • Coordinate stakeholder inputs to refine engineering design standards
  • Incorporate energy efficiency and sustainability into engineering designs
  • Assess trade-offs in technical performance, project timelines, and costs
  • Drive innovation by championing new product designs aligned with Cisco's goals

Benefits

  • Engagement in projects that significantly impact technical infrastructure and sustainability
  • Opportunity to shape operational practices and standards in critical spaces
  • Collaboration with diverse teams within a globally recognized corporate structure
  • Emphasis on continuous innovation and improvement in design processes
  • Potential for leadership in high-visibility projects with strategic importance
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/24/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

What You'll Do

As a Global Capital Projects Engineer, you will own critical leadership, technical innovation, and strategic influence on Cisco's capital projects focusing on projects that have specific technical infrastructure requirements. This will include projects that deliver power & cooling to datacenter spaces, R&D lab/datahall spaces, & specialty lab spaces and it will include projects to update key building infrastructure assets through a life-cycle replacement program. You will shape the design & operational practices of both new & existing critical spaces within Cisco.
• Mechanical & electrical engineering oversight on capital infrastructure projects
• Provide technical leadership & strategy for infrastructure equipment design and selection
• Serve as technical expert to be part of and support global technical team across Cisco's Corporate Real Estate group for problem solving and setting maintenance excellence practices
• Coordinate with stakeholders to integrate changes into the mechanical & electrical engineering design standards.
• Integrate Energy Efficiency & Sustainability advancements into mechanical & electrical engineering designs in support of Cisco's Net Zero Goals.
• Evaluate trade-offs between technical performance, lead-time, & project costs.
• Champion innovation and new product designs where feasible to meet Cisco goals.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience post graduation
  • Excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical infrastructure equipment deployed in corporate real estate facilities.
  • Proven ability to drive design standards and document required equipment specifications.
  • Demonstrated experience with cost reduction activities for existing designs
  • Knowledge of industry standard project management software


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills
  • Experience working within datacenter environments
  • Ability to drive innovation and set technical standards
  • Experience working with suppliers on custom solutions
  • Expertise in sustainability and energy efficiency
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities


Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $109,300.00 to $145,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:
$132,300.00 - $200,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$117,300.00 - $219,300.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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