SENIOR DATA INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANTDesign Consultant | Data Center & Fiber Infrastructure
Remote / Local Preferred
Local Preferred (Remote will be considered based on qualifications
We are seeking a seasoned
Senior Data Infrastructure Consultant to serve as a subject matter expert and design lead on complex, large-scale infrastructure engagements. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant leadership responsibility - you will guide design engineers, drive technical direction, and take critical work off the plates of our top technical managers so they can focus on strategy and growth. This role is ideal for a highly experienced consultant who is comfortable owning complex deliverables from concept through completion, communicating with stakeholders at all levels, and mentoring less senior engineers along the way.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDesign & Technical Leadership - Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data center and fiber backbone infrastructure design engagements
- Lead end-to-end RCDD/design consultant activities including site assessments, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
- Take full ownership of complex design deliverables, removing burden from senior leadership and technical managers
- Produce and review structured cabling drawings, rack elevations, pathway plans, and related technical documentation
- Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards (TIA, BICSI, ANSI), and client requirements
Team Guidance & Mentorship - Guide and mentor junior and mid-level design engineers throughout project lifecycle
- Review and provide constructive feedback on engineer-produced drawings and documentation
- Establish and enforce best practices for design quality, documentation standards, and project workflows
- Serve as a technical escalation point for the design team on complex or ambiguous design challenges
Fiber & Data Center Infrastructure - Design and specify fiber backbone systems including campus, inter-building, and intra-building fiber networks
- Lead data center infrastructure design including power distribution, cooling pathways, structured cabling, and cabinet/rack layouts
- Conduct site surveys and provide gap analyses against best-practice standards
- Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and architectural disciplines to ensure integrated, code-compliant designs
Client & Stakeholder Engagement - Interface directly with clients as a trusted technical advisor and primary design consultant
- Participate in or lead design review meetings, project kick-offs, and client presentations
- Translate complex technical concepts clearly for non-technical stakeholders
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - 15+ years of progressive experience in data infrastructure, structured cabling, and/or data center design
- RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification - required; additional BICSI or CDCDP credentials a strong plus
- Deep, demonstrated expertise in fiber backbone design (single-mode, multi-mode, campus and enterprise-scale)
- Extensive data center experience including Tier classification standards, power/cooling pathways, and hot/cold aisle design
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent design tools for infrastructure documentation
- Strong working knowledge of TIA-942, BICSI-002, TIA-568/569, and related standards
- Proven track record of leading design efforts and mentoring engineering teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and executives
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in a consulting or A/E/C environment (vs. owner/operator only)
- Familiarity with hyperscale or colocation data center environments
- Exposure to structured cabling take-off processes and material estimation
- Experience with project management tools and documentation platforms (Bluebeam, Procore, etc.)
- Prior experience in a design lead or principal consultant capacity
PAY & BENEFITS SUMMARY - Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience and certifications
- Location: Local candidates strongly preferred; remote candidates with the right background will be seriously considered
- Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development support (certification renewals, BICSI memberships, continuing education)
APPLY NOW! *Connect with your Catapult Recruiter: Kailyn Hartley, directly at kailyn.hartley@catapultsg.com *
RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) | Data Center Infrastructure Design | Fiber Backbone Design | Structured Cabling | TIA/BICSI Standards | Telecommunications Infrastructure | AutoCAD / Revit | Low Voltage Systems | A/E/C Environment 
