Data Center Field Engineer
Job in
New Albany, Franklin County, Ohio, 43054, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Field/Service Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Field Engineer I - Structured Cabling
Location: New Albany, OH (Onsite)
Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $35-$42/hour
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer I - Structured Cabling to support large-scale data center and low-voltage infrastructure projects. This individual will serve as a technical resource throughout the project lifecycle, providing field support, quality oversight, material coordination, and technical guidance to ensure successful project execution.
The ideal candidate will have experience with structured cabling systems, data center environments, fiber optic infrastructure, material procurement, and interpreting construction documentation such as cable schedules and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, cable schedules, and project documentation.
- Create shop drawings, project submittals, and technical documentation.
- Provide technical leadership and support to field teams during installation activities.
- Perform system verification, testing, inspections, and quality assurance reviews.
- Conduct site assessments and field walks to evaluate project requirements and identify potential risks or opportunities.
- Support project managers throughout installation, commissioning, and closeout phases.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders during project execution.
- Serve as a technical liaison between field operations, project management, estimating teams, and customers.
- Assist with material planning, procurement, and inventory management.
- Develop recommendations related to constructability, project scope, and installation best practices.
- Support training initiatives and provide guidance to field leaders and project teams.
- Experience supporting structured cabling or low-voltage infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, and industry standards.
- Experience working with cable schedules, drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Knowledge of material procurement and equipment coordination.
- Experience supporting data center projects or mission-critical environments.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting Meta/Facebook data center projects.
- Background in telecommunications, structured cabling, or data center construction.
- Experience creating project submittals and shop drawings.
- Familiarity with quality control processes and punch list management.
- Previous experience serving in a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Structured Cabling Engineer, or similar role.
- High-quality project execution with minimal rework.
- Effective management of materials and technical project requirements.
- Strong collaboration with field teams, subcontractors, customers, and project leadership.
- Consistent adherence to documentation, safety, and quality standards.
If you have experience with data centers, fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling systems, BOM review, and material procurement, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and work on large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects with long-term potential.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive…
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