Project Engineer

Coretelligent is a technology service provider focused on delivering secure and dependable IT environments for regulated organizations. The Project Engineer role is responsible for the end-to-end execution of client infrastructure projects, working closely with Project Managers to ensure project success through technical planning, deployment, and stabilization.

Responsibilities:

• Execute infrastructure project scopes: design validation, configuration, staging, deployment, cutover, and stabilization
• Convert SoWs into technical build plans: sequencing, dependencies, risk controls, acceptance criteria, and rollback strategy
• Validate readiness and logistics prior to execution: access prerequisites, site readiness, maintenance window requirements, and third-party dependencies
• Review equipment orders against design intent (models/SKUs, licensing, optics/DACs, port capacity/PoE, power/UPS sizing) and proactively resolve gaps to avoid field failures
• Lead on-site implementation: rack/stack, cabling verification, circuit/ISP handoff validation, firewall/switch/wireless turn-up, and production cutovers
• Own change execution governance: maintenance window planning, stakeholder communications, go/no-go checkpoints, rollback readiness, post-change validation, and hypercare
• Ensure monitoring/alerting, backups, logging, and support handoff criteria are met prior to project closure
• Produce Coretelligent-standard deliverables: runbooks, network diagrams, IP plans, configuration/build guides, and end-user guides as required
• Maintain accurate project notes, artifacts, and updates in ServiceNow (or equivalent ITSM), ensuring auditable delivery records; surface scope creep and drive change control when needed
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers to maintain delivery velocity: status, blockers, risks, scope change impacts, and stakeholder communications
• Partner with third-party vendors (audio/video, voice/telecom, line-of-business) to integrate systems and complete cutovers successfully
• Ensure client satisfaction through disciplined execution, clear communication, and reliable outcomes

Requirements:

• 5+ years delivering IT infrastructure projects in MSP/consulting or multi-client environments
• Proven hands-on delivery across core domains: Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V (Azure/AWS exposure a plus), Firewalls and VPNs (Fortinet/Cisco/SonicWall; remote access and site-to-site), Switching/routing and wireless (Meraki, Cisco/Dell switching, UniFi), Cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure; file collaboration platforms such as Egnyte/Box/OneDrive), Security controls (SSO/MFA, endpoint security tooling), Backup/DR solutions (Datto, Veeam), Remote Desktop Services (MS RDS, Citrix), Storage (HPE Nimble, Dell EMC, Synology)
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical cutovers under pressure with clear communication, disciplined troubleshooting, and strong stakeholder management
• Strong documentation discipline: diagrams, as-builts, and runbooks that for L1/L2 support to operate and troubleshoot without engineer dependency
• Ability to operate effectively under ambiguity; uses standards as guardrails
• Ability to travel for project work at least once a month
• Able to regularly work nights and weekends to perform off-hours upgrades and migrations