Manager, Inside Plant (ISP) Engineering

Tract-capital is hiring a Manager, Inside Plant (ISP) Engineering for a full-time position based in Seattle, WA. This leadership opportunity centers on overseeing the design, build, and maintenance of critical inside plant infrastructure that supports reliable network operations across the Seattle area.

About the Role

As Manager, Inside Plant (ISP) Engineering at Tract-capital in Seattle, WA, you will guide the full lifecycle of internal plant facilities, from space planning and cabling systems to power distribution and equipment integration. You will set technical direction for the ISP engineering function, ensure alignment with network capacity needs, and serve as the primary point of accountability for quality and delivery standards within the region's inside plant projects. The role demands strong leadership of engineering staff while coordinating closely with construction, operations, and outside plant teams to keep facilities ready for growth.

Core Duties

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of inside plant infrastructure including fiber rack layouts, cable management, power systems, grounding, and environmental controls.
• Manage a team of ISP engineers and technicians, assigning projects, reviewing designs, and developing technical skills.
• Create and enforce engineering standards, documentation packages, and as-built records for all Seattle-area facilities.
• Coordinate capacity forecasting, equipment installation, and network expansions with operations and capacity planning groups.
• Oversee construction quality assurance, vendor performance, and acceptance testing on ISP builds.
• Drive continuous improvement in methods, tools, and materials used for inside plant work while controlling project costs and schedules.
• Serve as technical escalation for complex ISP issues and contribute to multi-year facility roadmaps.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an engineering leader or senior engineer focused on inside plant, central office, data center, or telecom facility design.
• Deep knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling systems, rack and cabinet engineering, power systems, cooling, and industry standards such as BICSI, TIA, and Telcordia.
• Demonstrated success managing teams, budgets, and multi-site projects—preferably supporting high-density network environments.
• Strong skills in interpretation of floor plans, single-line diagrams, and spatial planning for dense equipment deployments.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, telecommunications, or a closely related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder-management abilities that enable clear direction to field teams and cross-functional partners in the Seattle market.

About the Company

Tract-capital is hiring for this Manager, Inside Plant (ISP) Engineering role and offers a supportive team environment for professionals who want to grow their career in Seattle, WA.

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