Construction Field Engineer

Gigapower • Las Vegas, NV

3d

About The Position

The Construction Field Engineer serves as the primary liaison between engineering, construction contractors, permitting agencies, utility companies, and management. The role oversees construction, installation, and quality assurance for Gigapower’s fiber optic network, resolving field design conflicts and coordinating engineering revisions so projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with market standards. The position bridges design intent and construction conditions in the field.

The role also verifies construction against approved designs, specifications, and quality standards; coordinates with agencies and utilities to maintain construction readiness; monitors contractor production and safety; documents field conditions and changes for accurate as-built records; and communicates project status, risks, and issues to management. The employee is expected to leverage AI-enabled tools and technology for reporting, documentation, analysis, decision-making, and operational efficiency. Regular travel to active construction sites is required.

Requirements

• Experience in fiber optic network construction, installation, or field engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, designs, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of construction quality assurance and inspection practices for fiber optic networks.
• Experience coordinating with construction contractors, permitting agencies, and utility companies.
• Ability to resolve field design conflicts and work with engineering on design revisions.
• Knowledge of safety practices and compliance requirements for field construction.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, contractors, agencies, and management.
• Valid driver license and ability to travel regularly to active construction sites.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted tools and technology to improve productivity, analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• FTTH deployment experience.
• Municipality and utility coordination experience.
• Experience with GIS and as-built workflows.
• OSHA 10/30, traffic control, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison among engineering, construction contractors, permitting agencies, utility companies, and management.
• Oversee construction, installation, and quality assurance of the fiber optic network to support safe, on-schedule, on-budget work that meets market standards.
• Resolve field design conflicts and coordinate engineering revisions.
• Verify that construction conforms to approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies and utility companies to maintain construction readiness and remove field blockers.
• Monitor contractor performance, production, and safety compliance in the field.
• Document field conditions, design changes, and revisions to support accurate as-built records.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to management and drive timely resolution.
• Use AI-enabled tools and technology to improve reporting, field documentation, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed