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Sales Engineer - Digital Infrastructure & Structured Cabling

Belden belden.com Open · verified Sep 24, 2026
US Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Belden. US · $120,000–$160,000 base.

SalaryStated by Belden
$120,000 – $160,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationUS
Base pay$120,000–$160,000
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Design structured cabling systems using Cat6/6a, fiber, patch panels, racks, connectors, and cabinets
  • Turn customer needs into scalable cabling plans with performance details and financial rationale
  • Build relationships with enterprise IT, data center, facilities, EPC, and systems integrator stakeholders
  • Combine physical infrastructure with networking, cybersecurity, and third-party components in integrated proposals
  • Create proofs of concept and deliverables such as scopes, topology diagrams, bills of materials, and service proposals

What you bring

  • Five to seven years designing or implementing structured cabling or physical infrastructure solutions
  • Strong command of TIA/EIA standards, ANSI/TIA-942, and physical-layer practices
  • A consultative record working with IT directors, facilities managers, EPCs, and systems integrators
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Communications, or a related field is preferred, with BICSI RCDD valued

Who this fits

This suits a mid-level solutions professional who can explain infrastructure value to technical and non-technical audiences and handle several client engagements at once. The role is ideally based in Texas or the central or eastern United States and requires domestic and international travel at least half the time. The stated base range is $120,000 to $160,000, with benefits and additional incentives.

From the employer

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Purpose:

The Solution Consultant is responsible for developing and designing secure, scalable, network automation solutions that span sensor to cloud, utilizing Belden's best-in-class secure network switching, routing and wireless solutions. They are a critical business partner to our clients and sales teams by enabling IT / OT Convergence Solutions and Physical AI applications across focused industry verticals. This key position is responsible for helping fuel our solutions growth, leveraging Belden's full suite of products, solutions and services.

The person in this role will ideally be located in Texas or central or eastern US.

Successful Candidates Will:

  • Design high-performance physical infrastructure using structured cabling systems—Cat6/6a, fiber optic, patch panels, racks, connectors, and cabinets—as the reliable foundation for enterprise and industrial network solutions
  • Translate customer requirements into structured cabling designs with clear performance, scalability, and financial justification
  • Build and expand influence within enterprise IT teams, data center operators, facilities managers, EPCs, and system integrator communities across the AMS Region
  • Apply TIA/EIA and BICSI-aligned validated architectures to accelerate solution delivery and improve win rates
  • Propose integrated solutions that connect Belden's physical infrastructure with active networking, cybersecurity, and third-party elements
  • Deliver bookings from structured cabling solutions, professional installation services, and SLA-backed support programs
  • Develop proof-of-concepts that demonstrate the operational and financial impact of a well-engineered physical layer
  • Provide feedback on emerging physical infrastructure trends and process improvement priorities to cross-functional teams

Education & Experience

  • 5–7 years of experience designing or implementing structured cabling and physical infrastructure solutions for enterprise, data center, healthcare, or commercial environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Communications, or related field preferred; BICSI RCDD or equivalent certification highly valued
  • Strong knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards, ANSI/TIA-942 data center infrastructure, and physical layer best practices
  • Proven track record engaging IT directors, facilities managers, EPCs, and system integrators in a consultative capacity
  • Experience producing structured deliverables: scope of work, physical topology diagrams, bill of materials, and service proposals

Abilities

  • Communicate the strategic value of physical infrastructure investment to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Stay current on emerging technologies including high-density fiber, 25/40GBase-T, and evolving data center architectures
  • Apply strong analytical skills within a metric-driven, fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate a proactive, pragmatic approach with the ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (50%+ travel frequency)

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $120,000-160,000.00 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

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