At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.
Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.
Role Summary
Rowan is seeking a Telecommunications & Network Infrastructure Design Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure across the Rowan data center portfolio. This role will be responsible for developing campus-wide telecommunications standards and designs, including ISP/OSP infrastructure, structured cabling systems, fiber backbone architecture, carrier connectivity, and telecommunications spaces. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, construction, operations, customers, and external consultants to ensure scalable, resilient, and standardized infrastructure across all projects.
Travel: Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings, meetings, or to project sites.
Location: Denver, Colorado – Remote is an option for the right candidate.
Compensation: $110k- $130k (Offer Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities:
Telecommunications Infrastructure Design:
Develop telecommunications infrastructure standards for Rowan data centers
Design and review ISP and OSP telecommunications systems, including conduit pathways, duct banks, handholes, vaults, and fiber distribution networks
Define fiber backbone architectures, route diversity requirements, and capacity planning strategies
Support Carrier Entrance Facilities (CEF), Building Entry Facilities (BEF), Meet-Me Rooms (MMR), Main Distribution Frames (MDF), and Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF) design and standards
Coordinate telecommunications requirements across campus and building infrastructure
Develop and maintain structured cabling standards for fiber optic and copper infrastructure
Review telecommunications room layouts, rack elevations, pathways, and cable routing designs
Support fiber allocation planning, patching strategies, labeling standards, and cable management practices
Coordinate carrier access requirements, dark fiber connectivity, lit services, and interconnection strategies
Review of customer telecommunications requirements and Owner Project Requirements (OPRs)
Support telecommunications commissioning activities, including fiber testing, OTDR validation, certification review, and turnover documentation
Review telecommunications submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and construction documents for compliance with Rowan standards
Network Engineering Support:
Support the design and implementation of IT and OT network infrastructure within Rowan data centers
Coordinate network requirements for Building Management Systems (BMS) and related operational technologies
Assist with network topology development, IP addressing strategies, resiliency requirements, and infrastructure standards
Review network equipment layouts, rack elevations, and telecommunications infrastructure requirements to ensure alignment with overall facility design
Coordinate with network engineers, controls vendors, and operations teams during design, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and related operational technologies
Design Coordination & Project Support:
Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, customers, and telecommunications consultants
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering exercises, and project coordination meetings
Support procurement activities, vendor evaluations, and technical scope reviews
Assist with change management, issue resolution, and project execution from design through commissioning
Education, Skills, and Experience
5+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design experience
Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial facilities
Strong understanding of ISP/OSP telecommunications design principles.
Experience with structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, and carrier connectivity
Familiarity with Carrier Entrance Facilities, Meet-Me Rooms, MDFs, IDFs, and telecommunications room design
Working knowledge of IT/OT network infrastructure and BMS network requirements.
Knowledge of BICSI, TIA, and telecommunications industry standards.
RCDD certification preferred
Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Strong communication, coordination, and project management skills
Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
Unlimited PTO
RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.