IT Site Ops Engineer - Passive Design and Low Voltage

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world!

We are looking for an IT Engineer, responsible for developing and building the infrastructure supporting IT equipment in our global offices and labs. This includes partnering with our facility and business stakeholder team members on construction projects, as well as engaging internally with facilities, network, and hardware engineers on their requirements. The engineer will design and deploy the low voltage construction and own the ongoing support of network rooms in regions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Low-voltage design for NVIDIA office and lab builds

• Partner with facility and end user stakeholders to scope project requirements. Provide ROMBOM and cost estimates. Technical stakeholder for low voltage bidding and contractor selection

• Define locations for equipment within network rooms (security/BAS panels, rack positions for network gear, service provided wall fields).

• Engage with network and Audiovisual engineers and collect their infrastructure requirements

• Produce documents and specifications to instruct deployment with the low voltage contractors; Regularly walk construction projects and provide site reports with Nvidia feedback; Record close-out documentation at project completion and hand over to users

• Regional PIC (Pilot In Command) for network room engineering

• Track capacity of available ports, fiber plant, and PDU outlets within network rooms; Assist racking and cabling equipment; Configure and connect smart PDU/UPS, monitor power usage at rack and building level

• Document the network rooms and their components within our asset management database system utilizing excel based mass importation, or through the user interface (Netbox/Nautobot); Audit IT environments to identify impact for power shutdown and asset accuracy

• Low-voltage design standards and architecture

• Develop and refine infrastructure standards; Create technology roadmap, propose collaboration workflow, introduce automation to enhance efficiency; Define success metrics to measure the deployment results

What we need to see:

• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

• 8+ years of working experience in related fields such as Telecommunications consulting, construction project management, low-voltage cabling installation

• Understanding of network components and architectures

• Ability to go onsite a few days a week. Physically install cables and inspect components in network rooms

• Work with minimal direction and take initiatives

• Ability to lead directions through challenging situations

• Strong project management with excellent organizational skills

• Availability to work across different time zones to support global regions

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• RCDD certification

• Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit) experience. Bluebeam studio familiarity

• Experience in mentoring members and guiding vendors

• Analytical and DCIM/CMDB skills

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 144,000 USD - 230,000 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 5.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 24, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.