Field Engineering, Data Center SME

Computacenter

. Serve as the practice-level technical authority for Data Center delivery across Field Engineering .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in data center infrastructure, including rack integration, hyperscale deployment, and technical standards development. Capable of leading complex projects, mentoring technical professionals, and supporting customer-facing technical discussions.

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Data Center InfrastructureRack IntegrationHyperscale DeploymentTechnical Standards DevelopmentCustomer-Facing Technical Discussions

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Hard Skills

Rack InstallationHardware DeploymentPatchingMigrationsTestingCommissioning SupportField Work PackagesQuality ChecklistsRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Data Center Safety StandardsContamination ControlAirflow and Cooling ConstraintsPhysical Security

Certifications & Qualifications

BICSI Data CenterInfrastructure Credentials

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Data CenterLarge Scale Integration ProgramsCloud DeliveryColocationPartner-Led Delivery Model

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the practice-level technical authority for Data Center delivery across Field Engineering
Support complex customer pursuits and the sales motion by reviewing scope, field conditions, technical assumptions, acceptance requirements, labor drivers, comparable field experience, and delivery risk
Partner with Sales, Solutions, and Costing / Estimating to assess technical feasibility, scope, supportability, and field grounding before customer commitments
Develop and maintain technical standards, work package requirements, methods, readiness criteria, quality checklists, testing requirements, documentation standards, and acceptance evidence
Define repeatable rack build, hardware deployment, white space, migration, quality, cleanliness, labeling, evidence, and acceptance methods for enterprise and hyperscale programs
Support Project Engineers and delivery teams during complex deployments, escalations, quality issues, root cause analysis, and customer recovery situations
Define technical skills, training, assessment, and qualification expectations for Field Engineering employees and delivery partners
Assess partner technical capability and readiness for defined work types
Analyze recurring defects, delivery results, and planned-versus-actual execution gaps to improve standards, artifacts, training, estimating guidance, and preventive actions
Use field evidence to improve labor assumptions, productivity inputs, technical role mix, tooling, testing, partner requirements, assumptions, exclusions, and delivery methods
Help develop and launch new services through controlled pilots, technical readiness reviews, and repeatable delivery methods
Perform or support rack installation, rack build, land and level, rack and stack, hardware deployment, and integration
Support rack-level patching, interconnect, cable management, labeling, evidence, cleanliness, and physical quality
Support hyperscale, data hall, white space, enterprise data center, and large-scale integration programs
Support data center migrations, hardware refresh, deployment sequencing, commissioning, and recovery planning
Develop technical work packages, rack build instructions, methods of procedure, readiness checklists, quality checkpoints, acceptance evidence, and closeout standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten or more years of progressive experience in data center infrastructure, rack integration, hyperscale deployment, or related professional services delivery
At least five years supporting complex or large scale data center programs
Demonstrated field delivery experience in enterprise or hyperscale data centers, including rack installation, rack build, hardware deployment, patching, migrations, testing, or commissioning support
Experience translating rack elevations, bills of material, cable schedules, port maps, pathway plans, and technical standards into repeatable field work packages
Strong understanding of data center safety, cleanliness, contamination control, rack power, grounding and bonding interfaces, airflow and cooling constraints, pathways, containment, physical security, and commissioning dependencies
Experience building technical standards, methods of procedure, work packages, quality checklists, training, or other repeatable delivery artifacts
Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions, sales pursuits, solution development, estimating or costing, and statements of work
Experience leading technical escalations, root cause analysis, corrective action, and quality recovery in mission critical environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence across functions without relying on direct authority
Willingness to travel based on customer and business requirements and support nonstandard work windows when required
Experience with hyperscale, AI data center, large data hall, cloud, colocation, or large enterprise data center delivery
Experience with rack integration, factory or service center build, staging, logistics, and field installation workflows
Experience in a partner-led or subcontracted delivery model
Experience mentoring senior technical professionals and developing technical training
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent practical experience
BICSI Data Center, infrastructure, OEM, safety, or other role-appropriate credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation plans
Long-term career opportunities
Attractive mix of benefit plans supporting good health, future financial security, and peace of mind