What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Cable Design Engineer position at World Wide Technology?
Company Overview:
World Wide Technology Holding Co, LLC (WWT) is a privately held global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build and deliver business results, from idea to outcome.
Based in St. Louis, WWT works closely with industry leaders such as Cisco, VMware, NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE and several others, but also include emerging tech players. WWT employs more than 10,000 people and operates in more than 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehousing, distribution and integration space strategically located throughout the world. WWT ranks Glassdoors’ Best Places to Work and has been on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list 13 years in a row!
World Wide Technology Holding Co, LLC. (WWT) has an opportunity available for a Data Center Cable Design Engineer role based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Position: Data Center Cable Design Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Hybrid role)
Duration: 6 Months with high possibility of extensions
Job Description
Position Overview
The Data Center Cable Design Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and managing structured cabling infrastructure to ensure efficient and reliable data center operations. This role involves creating detailed cable layouts, wiring plans, and technical documentation while adhering to industry standards and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement cable infrastructure for data centers, ensuring optimal network performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain RBI (Rack, Build, and Install) plans to guide the installation and configuration of network equipment.
• Create and manage patching matrices to document and streamline network connections and configurations.
• Collaborate with network engineers and data center operations teams to ensure alignment with network architecture and operational requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine cabling needs and identify potential challenges.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for data center cabling and network design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cabling and connectivity issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network layouts, cabling diagrams, and patching records.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Proficiency in CAD/Revit for cabling design; knowledge of copper (Cat6/6a) and fiber optic cabling (multimode/single-mode)
• Ability to interpret design specifications and troubleshoot connectivity or performance issues
• Strong collaboration skills to liaise with engineers, electricians, and project managers
Work Environment
• Occasional site visits requiring mobility in confined spaces or multi-floor facilities
• Hybrid role combining office-based design work and on-site coordination with installation teams
