Associate Data Center Capacity Engineer Jobs in Paducah, KY

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly trade company (NASDAQ: CORZ).

We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.

What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts.

Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific.

The Job

We areseekinga highly skilled and experienced Low Voltage Designer to lead the strategy, design, implementation, and deployment of telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure across our data center portfolio. This role combines technical design leadership with project execution oversight, serving as the primary authority for structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, outside plant (OSP), security systems, BAS/EPMS integration, DAS, and other critical low-voltage technologies.

The successful candidate willestablishdesign standards, lead multidisciplinary project teams, oversee construction execution, and ensure all infrastructure solutions meet the stringent operational, scalability, and reliability requirements of hyperscale data center environments. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong technicalexpertise, project management capabilities, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish,maintain, and continuously improve telecommunications and low-voltage design standards, specifications, drawing templates, and best practices.

• Lead the design and development of structured cabling, fiberoptic, OSP, MMR/MDF/IDF, security, BAS/EPMS, fire alarm, public safety radio, cellular DAS, andRoIPsystems.

• Review, approve, and provide technical oversight for construction documents, schematics, riser diagrams, room layouts, grounding details, and installation requirements.

• Ensure compliance with BICSI, ANSI/TIA, ASIS, and applicable industry standards.

• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, MEP engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

• Define project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.

• Develop and review project billsofmaterials, cost estimates, change orders, product substitutions, and procurement strategies.

• Monitor project milestones, risks, and quality metrics to ensure deliveryagainstbusinessobjectives.

• Provide technical direction throughout the construction process and act as the primary telecommunications subject matter expert.

• Conduct site visits, technical audits, and quality inspections to verify design compliance and installation workmanship.

• Review RFIs, submittals, redlines, and field modifications while resolving complex technical issues.

• Coordinate infrastructure requirements including pathways, cable tray systems, conduit routing, power, cooling, and space allocation.

• Lead, mentor, and develop internal design resources while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Review and approve design deliverables produced by internal and external teams.

• Support contractor qualification, interview,selection, and performance management processes.

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, construction teams, vendors, and external partners.

• Remain current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and evolving data center infrastructure trends.

• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality across the design and construction lifecycle.

• Support the organization's transition toward advanced digital design workflows, including Revit and BIM-based environments.

• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.

• 7+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design and implementation experience, including 3+ years in leadership, design management, or project management roles.

• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large campus infrastructure projects.

• Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, OSP design, physical security, fire/life safety systems, BAS, EPMS, and DAS.

• One of the following certificationsrequired: RCDD, CNIDP, CDCDP, or PSP. PMP/RTPM and other telecom certifications (ITS, DC, OSP) are a plus.

• Advancedproficiencywith AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam; Revit/BIM experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and systems architecture.

• Familiarity with BICSI TDMM, ANSI/TIA, ASIS standards, and industry best practices preferred.

• Field experience with hyperscale data centers and campus-wide fiber/copper cabling preferred.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong attention to detail and client/vendor relationship skills.

• Ability tolift upto 50 lbs. and safelyoperateboom lifts and scissor lifts.

Reports To

SeniorVice President,Site Development

Location

Tobe considered for this role, you must reside near the following locations: Miami, FL, Austin, TX, Pecos, TX, Denton, TX, Muskogee, OK, Grand Forks, ND, Calvert City, KY, Marble, NC, Dalton, GA or Auburn, AL

Travel

Frequenttravel may berequiredas needed(Up to 50% if time worked)

Work Environment

This joboperatesin a professional office environment. This role routinelyutilizesstandard office equipment, including laptop computersand smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, andliftup to 20 pounds.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may berequired.

Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)

Yes