DCN Connectivity Engineer
SLBCanada, Calgary Apply Now Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet SLB 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 https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. 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 https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions SLB 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-ZR1 Roles 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 fina…