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Field Engineer
Job in
New Albany, Franklin County, Ohio, 43054, USA
Listed on 2026-07-22
Listing for:
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New Albany, OH (On-Site)
Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $35-$42/hr
Industry: Data Center / Telecommunications / Structured Cabling
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Field Engineer I - Structured Cabling to support large-scale data center infrastructure projects in the New Albany, Ohio market. This role is ideal for a technical professional with experience in structured cabling, fiber optics, material procurement, and data center environments who wants to grow into a leadership-focused engineering position.
As a Field Engineer, you'll serve as the technical bridge between project management, field operations, vendors, and customers. You'll play a critical role in ensuring projects are properly designed, materialized, installed, tested, and documented while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Engineering & Project Support
- Review and interpret construction drawings, cable schedules, specifications, BOMs (Bills of Material), and project documentation.
- Develop shop drawings, submittals, and technical project documentation.
- Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle from pre-construction planning through project closeout.
- Perform site walks and field assessments to evaluate existing conditions, infrastructure requirements, and installation challenges.
- Identify constructability concerns and provide recommendations for improved project execution.
- Provide technical guidance for fiber optic and low-voltage infrastructure deployments.
- Apply knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
- Ensure installations comply with customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements.
- Conduct system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and quality inspections.
- Manage punch lists and support successful project turnover.
- Coordinate material requirements for large-scale data center projects.
- Review and validate BOMs for completeness and accuracy.
- Support procurement efforts, including hyperscale data center material requirements and approval processes.
- Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure materials arrive on time and align with project specifications.
- Serve as a technical resource for field teams, project managers, and superintendents.
- Partner with estimating teams to develop scopes of work, labor projections, and technical narratives.
- Coordinate with subcontractors during site walks, bid reviews, and pre-construction planning.
- Support training initiatives and help establish best practices for installation quality and project execution.
- Act as a liaison between field operations, customers, general contractors, and internal project teams.
- Experience working in data center environments.
- Ability to read and interpret cable schedules, construction drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and low-voltage infrastructure.
- Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
- Experience supporting material procurement and project material management.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple project stakeholders.
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects.
- Skilled in telecommunications, structured cabling, or low-voltage construction.
- Experience creating shop drawings, submittals, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes within data center construction.
- Prior experience in a Field Engineer, Field Technician, Field Service Technician, Structured Cabling Technician, or Electrical Technician role.
Candidates may come from roles such as:
- Field Engineer
- Structured Cabling Engineer
- Fiber Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Field Service Technician
- Low Voltage Project Engineer
- Electrical…
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