Network Infrastructure Engineer

The Network Infrastructure Expansion (NIE) team serves as Arizona State University's subject matter experts for telecommunications infrastructure and structured cabling systems. The team functions as consultant, designer, owner's representative, and quality assurance partner for new construction, renovation, modernization, and infrastructure projects throughout the ASU enterprise.

Our work directly influences the planning, design, construction, activation, and long-term sustainability of the university's communications infrastructure systems.

The Network Infrastructure Engineer supports the planning, design, implementation, activation, and quality assurance of telecommunications infrastructure systems throughout Arizona State University. Under general direction, this position provides technical expertise for structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, pathways and spaces, telecommunications rooms, and supporting low-voltage infrastructure associated with university construction and renovation projects.

The position works closely with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, facilities personnel, campus stakeholders, and technology teams to ensure compliance with ASU standards, industry best practices, and project objectives.

In addition to planning, design review, and quality assurance activities, the Network Infrastructure Engineer coordinates the deployment, commissioning, and activation of technology infrastructure supporting university facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating rack-and-stack activities, activation of network electronics, wireless infrastructure, telecommunications services, horizontal cabling assignments, and supporting project turnover and transition to operations.

This is not a traditional network operations position. The primary focus is telecommunications infrastructure planning, design review, construction support, quality assurance, commissioning, and activation of communications infrastructure supporting university facilities.

As with all members of the Enterprise Technology team, this role carries core responsibilities, including fostering a sense of belonging and cultivating a culture that is relational, visionary, and empowering. With a strong emphasis on authenticity and compassion, this position is dedicated to embodying and advancing our culture.

$80,000 - $112,200; depends on experience

Provide technical expertise for the design and implementation of structured cabling systems, including Category 6A, fiber optic, and specialty communications infrastructure.

• Review architectural, electrical, telecommunications, and low-voltage construction documents for compliance with ASU standards and industry best practices.
• Support programming, schematic design, design development, and construction phases of capital improvement and tenant improvement projects.
• Participate in project meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, facilities personnel, and university stakeholders.
• Perform field assessments, site surveys, and telecommunications infrastructure evaluations.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, requests for information (RFIs), product data, and proposed design modifications.
• Conduct construction quality assurance and quality control inspections.
• Verify installation compliance with ASU Division 27 standards, project specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Assist with campus fiber optic infrastructure planning and expansion initiatives.
• Maintain technical documentation, standards, design details, and infrastructure records.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Technology teams to align infrastructure solutions with operational requirements.
• Support modernization, renovation, and bond-funded infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Support commissioning, activation, turnover, and operational acceptance of telecommunications and network infrastructure systems associated with construction and renovation projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit’s efficiency and overall performance.
• Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture,…