Dcn Connectivity Engineer

Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planetSLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB;
our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we help reduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit is seeking a highly motivated Connectivity Engineer to support the delivery of hyperscale data center projects across North America. This role serves as the technical authority for fiber optic, telecommunications, and structured cabling infrastructure, providing oversight from design interpretation through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover. Working closely with Engineering, Construction, Quality, Project Management, and installation contractors, the Connectivity Engineer ensures connectivity systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations. The successful candidate will leverage technical expertise in fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling systems, and data center connectivity to resolve field challenges, validate installations, support project execution, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.#LI-ZR1Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for fiber optic and structured cabling systems throughout installation, testing, commissioning, and project turnover.Review and interpret engineering drawings, routing plans, specifications, bills of materials, and connectivity design packages to ensure proper execution.Support project planning activities by evaluating installation sequencing, technical constraints, milestones, and project risks.Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and contractors to resolve technical inquiries, design conflicts, and field issues.Monitor field installations to ensure compliance with approved designs, applicable standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.Conduct inspections to verify workmanship, cable routing, pathway utilization, bend radius compliance, cable protection, termination quality, labeling, and cable management practices.Review installation methods, work plans, and testing schedules to identify technical risks and recommend corrective actions.Evaluate non-conformances and field deficiencies, perform technical assessments, and support corrective action implementation.Review and validate fiber optic testing activities, including OTDR and optical loss testing, and ensure deficiencies are resolved before acceptance.Verify that connectivity materials, equipment, and installation practices align with approved project documentation and technical specifications.Support technical reporting by communicating installation progress, inspection findings, test results, quality concerns, and project risks to stakeholders.Validate as-built documentation, fiber schedules, labeling records, testing documentation, punch-list items, and turnover packages prior to final acceptance.Support continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned, identifying efficiency opportunities, and contributing to the development of best practices and standardized procedures.Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices and ensuring compliance with site-specific safety requirements.Qualifications And Experience:
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.Minimum 7 years of experience supporting fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling systems, telecommunications installations, or data center connectivity projects.Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead, subject matter expert, or field authority on large-scale construction or mission-critical infrastructure projects.Strong understanding of fiber optic installation methods, testing procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and acceptance requirements.Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, routing plans, construction documentation, and bills of materials.Proven ability to identify technical issues, evaluate risks, develop solutions, and drive issues through resolution.Experience supporting quality inspections, deficiency management, commissioning activities, and project turnover processes.Must be authorized to work in Canada without current or future sponsorship requirements.Preferred Skills:
Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications networks, and data center connectivity environments.Working knowledge of industry standards including ANSI/TIA-568, ANSI/TIA-942, and applicable Canadian electrical and safety requirements.Experience with OTDR testing, optical loss testing, certification processes, and fiber troubleshooting methodologies.Familiarity with hyperscale data center construction, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.Professional certifications such as BICSI RCDD, FOA CFOT, or equivalent industry credentials are considered an asset.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and document management systems.Experience utilizing digital tools for drawing review, documentation control, quality tracking, and deficiency management.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage contractors, technical specialists, customers, and project stakeholders.Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with a strong attention to detail.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.#LI-ZR1.By applying for this position, I hereby expressly acknowledge and consent to the following:I consent to the collection, storage, transfer and processing of personal data strictly in relation with and for the purpose of the recruitment procedure and onboarding (if applicable). I acknowledge that my data will be accessible by SLB's talent acquisition and onboarding teams, who are located worldwide.I further acknowledge that I have the right to access to such data and to correct any errors, which may be contained therein. I understand this can be done by contacting Schlumberger Canada Limited's ("SLB Canada") privacy officer. The SLB Canada privacy officer may be contacted by calling View phone number on ca.hrm.tc.I agree that any misrepresentation of information in the application process, or during onboarding, if applicable (including but not limited to the this application, resume, transcripts, and Driver's Abstract or during the course of an interview) is an act of dishonesty and may be grounds for halting the application and/or onboarding process or for termination with cause (if applicable).I understand that SLB may disclose my personal information to third party providers as maybe be required to carry out the application and onboarding (where applicable) process. I further agree that SLB may obtain personal information about me from these third parties, including but not limited to, employment history, academic training including verification of any diplomas, degrees or professional accreditations, driver's abstract and records of criminal convictions for which a pardon/record suspension was not granted in accordance with the Criminal Records Act, RSC 1985, c C47.I understand that the retention period for the data contained in my application form is 3 years from the date of application.
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