Locations: Chicago, Illinois • Remote (United States)
Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 annually

Engineering the Infrastructure Behind Intelligence

At GWx, we believe the infrastructure behind intelligence is just as important as the intelligence itself. We engineer the mission critical environments that power artificial intelligence, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductors, and other critical infrastructure.

Our vision is: Shaping a future where intelligence, infrastructure, and humanity advance together.

We are building a different kind of engineering firm defined by accountability, technical excellence, integrity, humility, collaboration, and an ownership mindset.

Position Summary

GWx is seeking a Technology Specialist with 5+ years of experience to support our start-up Technology Team as we build our technology practice for mission critical and data center infrastructure. Reporting to the Technology Leader, you will help design, review, test, and deliver the network, structured cabling, controls and monitoring, and security systems that keep complex facilities reliable, resilient, and secure.

This role is ideal for an experienced technology professional who wants to help build something new. You will bring hands-on technical depth, a disciplined approach to quality, and the initiative to take ownership in a fast-moving environment, while growing alongside the team.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Design & Delivery Support

• Support technology design and delivery for data center and other mission critical facilities under the direction of the Technology Leader

• Prepare technology architectures, drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation

• Review network architectures, structured cabling designs, controls and monitoring sequences, equipment documentation, and submittals

• Coordinate with owners, engineers, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and network and security vendors

• Identify design risks and deficiencies, track issues, and support resolution

Systems Testing & Validation

• Develop and execute test procedures, scripts, and checklists for network, controls, monitoring, and security systems

• Support system acceptance testing and integrated technology systems testing, including failure, failover, and recovery scenarios

• Document test results, track deficiencies, and verify corrective actions

Documentation & Operational Readiness

• Assemble turnover packages, as-built documentation, operations and maintenance information, and training materials

• Support owner and operations team training and knowledge transfer

• Track open issues, punch list items, and corrective actions through closure

Team Collaboration & Practice Growth

• Support the Technology Leader in building GWx's technology practice, standards, templates, and delivery processes

• Support client pursuits, proposals, interviews, and presentations with technical content

• Share knowledge, mentor junior team members as the team grows, and contribute to a culture of accountability, professionalism, and technical excellence

• Champion site safety and operational discipline during technology installation and testing activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline; relevant industry experience may also be considered

• 5+ years of technology, engineering, construction, or mission critical experience

• Hands-on experience with network, structured cabling, security, and controls and monitoring systems (BMS, EPMS, DCIM) in commercial, industrial, or data center environments

• Working knowledge of redundancy, reliability, cybersecurity, failure modes, and system recovery

• Experience supporting system acceptance testing and integrated technology systems testing

• Experience reviewing design documents, submittals, technology documentation, and testing procedures

• Familiarity with TIA-942, BICSI, NIST cybersecurity frameworks, or owner-specific technology standards

• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment

• Ability and willingness to travel to client and project sites as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data center, hyperscale, colocation, or other mission critical environments

• RCDD, CCNA/CCNP, Network+, Security+, PMP, CDCP, or similar technology certifications

• Experience with BIM/VDC coordination, network monitoring, analytics, or digital turnover tools

Why GWx

Most engineering firms ask you to join a company. We're inviting you to help us build one.

GWx was founded on the belief that the firms engineering tomorrow's most important infrastructure should operate differently. We combine technical excellence with agility, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to people. We believe leadership is measured by service, not titles, and that exceptional professionals build exceptional companies.

At GWx, you won't simply contribute to projects, you'll help shape a company, a culture, and an industry redefining how critical infrastructure is engineered, delivered, and commissioned.

Professional Growth

• Continuing education

• Professional licensure and certification support

• Leadership development

• Mentorship

• Career progression opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 annually

• Annual incentive opportunities

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development and licensure/certification support

The anticipated base salary range for this position is provided in good faith and represents GWx's reasonable expectation for compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, technical expertise, professional licensure, certifications, geographic location, project experience, and overall qualifications. This position may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and other benefits.

Join Us

Help engineer the infrastructure behind intelligence while shaping a future where intelligence, infrastructure, and humanity advance together.