IT Construction Engineer, NA

Position Overview

This role will be based onsite in Port Washington, WI. The IT Construction Engineer is responsible for delivering a professional technical support service to external and internal customers of Vantage. The role requires creating solutions to hardware and software problems while working per company policy and predefined SLAs.

• Domain expert representing the IT department for all construction projects.
• Strong background in designing and implementing fault‑tolerant IT networks.
• Strong background in designing and building hypervisors, Windows, and Linux servers.
• Maintain deadlines and communication with Construction Project Managers and General Contractors.
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment.
• Manage multiple one‑time and/or ongoing projects.
• Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting as priorities are modified due to a changing environment.
• Frequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors.
• Provide guidance and support to Construction Project Managers and General Contractors, ensuring compliance with VDC IT‑approved standards and best practices.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

• Provide professional mentorship and specialist advice to the business on both systems and project matters.
• Collaborate with internal partners to craft technology solutions to fit the project's needs.
• Develop business cases, whole life costing analysis, and ensure briefs and feasibility proposals align with business aims.
• Support projects to remain within budget and time parameters, identifying and planning effective use of internal and external resources.
• Manage incidents, software defects, critical issues, and change programs.
• Collaborate with IT teams to configure, optimize, and extend systems to meet business requirements, ensuring seamless integration with existing platforms and processes.
• Work closely with Project Managers and General Contractors to provide guidance, support, and technical solutions that enable successful project delivery.
• Support the Senior Manager and Lead Engineer, Information Technology, in delivering services essential to the success of the business.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Relevant technical certifications, such as CCNA or VCP certification, are preferred.
• Minimum three years of data center or relevant work experience deploying IT services to new construction.
• Technical knowledge covering Windows Server and Desktop, Active Directory, VMWare vSphere/ESX, Office 365, firewalls, security, storage, backup technologies, and networking.
• Experience working within critically important facilities and/or critical infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience with Arista; deployment experience with Fortinet is preferred.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, with strong presentation abilities.
• Must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts or emergencies.

Travel is expected to be less than 20%, occasionally for training purposes.

Potential employees must complete a background check successfully.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000 (the range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations).
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, and participation in a 401(k) program that includes company match, among other voluntary benefits.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.