Pre - Construction Engineer

Preconstruction Engineer – Structured Cabling

Skilled Trades

Abilene, TX
- Direct Hire
- May 27, 2026

Department: Engineering / Preconstruction

Location: Abilene, TX

Role Type: Full‑Time

Our client is a nationally recognized leader in structured cabling and low‑voltage systems integration, with a track record spanning multiple decades of delivering complex telecommunications infrastructure projects. Headquartered in the United States with offices and project sites across the country, the company serves a broad range of commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical clients. Their core offerings include structured cabling design and installation, fiber and copper infrastructure, and technology systems integration.

Guided by a family‑centric culture and a strong commitment to safety as their number one core value, this organization consistently invests in its people, its processes, and its communities to drive long‑term excellence.

The Preconstruction Engineer – Structured Cabling plays a pivotal role during the early phases of project development, serving as the critical bridge between design, estimating, and field operations. Day‑to‑day, the engineer collaborates closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Estimating teams to develop the technical documentation—including bills of materials, cable appendices, and submittal packages—that set projects up for seamless execution. Their work directly impacts client satisfaction and operational efficiency by ensuring that structured cabling designs are constructible, accurate, and ready for the field.

This role exists to meet the growing need for technical precision and coordination before a project ever breaks ground. The Preconstruction Engineer identifies lead‑time risks, supports installation sequencing strategies, and conducts constructability reviews that prevent costly surprises downstream. They work cross‑functionally with vendors, manufacturers, and internal project teams, and are responsible for formally handing off all preconstruction deliverables to the local execution team.

The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented, proactive problem‑solver who is passionate about structured cabling systems, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is energized by the challenge of turning complex design documents into actionable field‑ready plans. This position reports to senior project leadership and interfaces regularly with Project Managers, Engineers, Estimators, and external vendors.

• Uphold safety as the number one core value by following all safe work practices and adhering to company and client worksite policies.
• Promote company core values to foster and safeguard a family‑centric culture across all interactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal regulations and standardized preconstruction processes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Estimating to define and refine the technical scope of work for structured cabling systems.
• Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on design documents, site assessments, and project requirements, and hand them off to the project team for procurement and execution.
• Create cable appendices and supporting documents to define cabling infrastructure and ensure consistency in field implementation.
• Prepare structured cabling submittals aligned with design intent and specifications; coordinate the formal submission process and transfer approved submittals to the project team.
• Participate in project planning and scheduling meetings to provide input on material lead times, installation sequencing, and overall cabling strategy.
• Conduct constructability reviews and site walks to validate design accuracy and field feasibility, and…