Data Center Engineer / Engineer II - US

Work Location:

Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$107,200 - $173,320 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Job Description:

Lead the strategy, transformation, and continuous evolution of the firm’s enterprise technology infrastructure, ensuring the delivery of secure, resilient, and scalable platforms that enable business growth and operational excellence. Direct and oversee a complex portfolio of infrastructure initiatives, including 24x7 data center operations, mobility solutions, WAN/MAN networks, trading floor technology, call center platforms, co-location environments, and campus and retail branch infrastructure.

Provide executive leadership for mission-critical service delivery, operational governance, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness, ensuring consistent achievement of service-level commitments and key performance objectives. Establish and drive performance metrics, KPIs, and SLAs that enhance reliability, efficiency, customer experience, and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams of managed services professionals, infrastructure specialists, administrators, and strategic third-party partners. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration while defining, managing, and supporting the end-to-end operational infrastructure that underpins the firm’s technology ecosystem and long-term strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge with vendor management, data center operations, telecommunications, issuing Bid specifications and RFP evaluation. Working knowledge of network engineering, data center applications, client\ server computing, and production operations support.

Basic knowledge of the OSI and TCP/IP model, wireless, as well as outside plant with manholes, duct banks and Telco providers Aerial\Terrestrial pathways between buildings with regional geographies

Knowledge of and proven skills using various test sets including: power system multi-meters, cable test sets (Fluke DTX for copper and fiber), fiber test sets (Fluke OTDR fiber tester), cable testing and certification, network test sets (Fluke Network Analyzer)

Solid knowledge of Data Center Critical Infrastructure Systems, including Cooling (CRAC, Pumps, Dry Coolers), Power Distribution (Switchgear, UPS, PDU, RPP, DC Plant, ATS, Generators, Fuel Tanks) and Fire Detection and Suppression

Ability to right size Data Centers, LAN rooms; in relation to space, power, cooling and IT rack layouts from single to multi-story buildings.

Strong financial management skills in budgeting, forecasting and cost control

A deep understanding of the interdependent relationship between infrastructure and the applications/ services they enable as well as the critically of maintaining strong connections between the respective teams within IT

Ability to see the “big picture” across such areas as the private and public cloud hosted infrastructure and services. In addition to physical DC security, telecommunications, enterprise storage.

Functional understanding of project management principles and their application to infrastructure projects and teams

Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems and work with teams globally

Must have managerial skills to direct a team of 5 or more

Project Management & Construction Coordination

•                     Coordinate telecommunications requirements with project managers, architects, engineers, general contractors, electrical contractors, low-voltage contractors, and technology vendors.

•                     Participate in project kickoff meetings, design reviews, coordination meetings, and construction meetings.

•                     Provide technical direction during construction.

•                     Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, product data, and proposed substitutions.

•                     Evaluate field conditions and provide solutions to design and construction issues.

•                     Conduct construction site inspections to verify installation quality and compliance.

•                     Track project milestones and identify potential schedule, budget, and technical risks.

•                     Support project closeout activities, including documentation, testing results, labeling, and as-built drawings.

Estimating & Procurement

•                     Develop telecommunications construction budgets and cost estimates.

•                     Review contractor bids and proposals for scope compliance and pricing accuracy.

•                     Compare contractor proposals and identify scope gaps, exclusions, discrepancies, and potential change-order exposure.

•                     Assist with contractor selection and bid evaluations.

•                     Review material and equipment pricing for competitiveness.

•                     Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising system performance, quality, or standards compliance.

•                     Assist with procurement of telecommunications equipment and materials

Depth & Scope:

• Expert knowledge of specific domain or range of engineering frameworks, technology, tools, processes and procedures, as well as organization issues
• Expert knowledge of TD applications, systems, networks, innovation, design activities, best practices, business/organization, Bank standards, and may fulfill a governance role
• Expert knowledge and experience in own discipline; integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities
• Acts as a key contributor in a complex and critical environment
• May provide leadership to teams or projects; shares expertise
• Applies in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Graduate degree
• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)
• 7 + years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Leadership experience managing and or directing large IT operational teams preferred. Data Center certifications, would be highly desirable

- AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, knowledge of CFD programming, Bicsi- Registered Cable Distribution Designer (RCDD)

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected].  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.