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Job Description
VP of Engineering & Design (RCDD) Pleasanton
CA - USA
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Role Summary:
Senior engineering leader who defines what gets built and how for the low-voltage / fiber-optic service line, setting design intent, standards, constructability, and turnover requirements for mission-critical data center builds.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the low voltage / Fiber design basis for data hall projects: topology selection, capacity models, pathway and space strategy, rack and cabinet standards, and migration roadmap for current and future densities. Develop and govern data center cabling architecture, including TIA-942-aligned space planning (MDA, IDA, HDA, EDA), hot/cold aisle containment interfaces, ToR and EoR layouts, and spine-leaf connectivity strategy.
Define high-density Fiber design standards:
MPO/MTP trunks and cassettes, base-8 and base-12 applications, polarity methods, Fiber count strategies, and 40/100/400G migration paths. Direct design coordination with construction, network engineering, electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to ensure pathways, containment, grounding interfaces, and maintainability are constructible and supportable. Lead drawing package reviews and technical submittals; resolve RFIs and field changes while protecting design intent, scalability, and standards compliance. Establish engineering QA/QC criteria for designs, rack elevations, port-mapping logic, labeling conventions, and turnover documentation before release for construction. Mentor CAD/BIM, project management, and field leadership teams; translate design standards into field-executable work packages, inspection points, and acceptance criteria.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Active
BICSI RCDD
with deep data center design experience across mission-critical facilities and high-density structured cabling environments. Expert knowledge of TIA-942 facility concepts (Rated 1-4), pathways and spaces, containment strategy, rack and cabinet planning, and structured cabling standards aligned to
BICSI / ANSI-TIA.
Strong architectural understanding of ToR, EoR, and spine-leaf cabling models, including fiber distribution, patch-field strategy, and operational implications for scalability and MAC activity. Hands-on design depth in MPO/MTP systems, Base-8 and Base-12 architectures, trunk and cassette selection, polarity control, and migration planning for 40/100/400G optics. Ability to balance design rigor with constructability, cost, airflow, serviceability, and long-term operations in live or phased data center environments. Strong technical leadership, documentation, and stakeholder communication for executive reviews, technical workshops, and design sign-off. Certifications /
Training:
Required:
Active
BICSI RCDD
in good standing.
Preferred:
BICSI 002
/ data center design training and continuing education in TIA-942, TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, and TIA-607 practices. Mandatory Skills Data Center Design Leader/BICSI
