Construction Technician/Field Service Engineer Knoxville TN

Segra•Knoxville, TN

7d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Construction Technician/Field Service Engineer (Knoxville TN) to join us in a full-time capacity. The Construction Technician/Field Service Engineer will oversee the construction activities that take place on the worksite and will be primarily responsible for the supervision of construction contractors in the field. The CT/FSE will plan, implement, and oversee construction efforts at several work sites within their designated market. The CT/FSE will assist in the day-to-day activities of the network, including but not limited to equipment installation, circuit/node turn-up & testing, customer premise equipment, (Ethernet Network Interface Devices, Routers, Data Switches, premise Firewalls, IAD’s, Hosted phones, ONT’s, preventive maintenance, and testing/troubleshooting. The Construction Technician/Field Service Engineer will report on field progress to the Construction Manager and/or Project Manager to ensure all projects are completed within the parameters set forth in the estimated timeline. The CT/FSE will interact with internal and external customers, service technicians, technical support personnel and other telecom professionals. The Construction Technician/Field Service Engineer will also be required to be on call to cover emergency repair and maintenance activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required and/or a combination of job-related experience.
Safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of general construction experience, telecom equipment installation experience preferred.
Knowledgeable with DC power to support tertiary power applications.
Good planning and organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
Excellent understanding of construction, engineering, and permitting prints.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction activities on the worksite.
Supervise construction contractors in the field.
Plan, implement, and oversee construction efforts at several work sites within their designated market.
Assist in day-to-day network activities, including equipment installation, circuit/node turn-up & testing, customer premise equipment (Ethernet Network Interface Devices, Routers, Data Switches, premise Firewalls, IAD’s, Hosted phones, ONT’s), preventive maintenance, and testing/troubleshooting.
Report on field progress to the Construction Manager and/or Project Manager.
Interact with internal and external customers, service technicians, technical support personnel, and other telecom professionals.
Be on call to cover emergency repair and maintenance activities.
Monitor and report inventory/material usage during construction cycle.
Lead a crew to completion in conformance with schedule, customer requirements, and budget guidelines.
Identify and troubleshoot construction problems and offer timely and safe solutions.
Travel, both overnight and daily.