Field Engineer - Hyperscale Data Center

Black Box•Bowling Green, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer is a key member of the project operations team, providing critical support to Project Management and serving as the liaison between the field and the office. Under the supervision of Project Management, the role supports project delivery through submittals, cable test reporting, RFIs, change order requests, field verification, drawing updates, redlines, and project records. Communication is central to the position, with responsibility for keeping the extended Project Team informed. The Field Engineer supports safety, quality, customer coordination, and project controls throughout the project lifecycle. The position works closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, QA/QC teams, general contractors, and customers to validate design and field conditions, resolve issues, coordinate resources, track progress, manage changes, and prepare closeout documentation. The role is based on the project site daily and may require up to 15% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of construction-industry experience in a similar role.
Proficiency in leveraging information and data to make informed decisions.
Extensive knowledge of safety protocols, processes, and procedures.
Deep understanding of industry-specific estimating and engineering best practices.
Ability to identify change events.
Knowledge of construction technology platforms and quality and safety standards.
Ability to understand and develop project schedules.
Professionalism and ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Disciplined, detail-oriented, organized, self-driven, and able to organize resources and establish priorities.
Leadership presence and ability to mentor junior field staff, lead site walks, and represent the telecom discipline in cross-functional meetings.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence without direct authority.
Proficiency with computers and business or industry applications, including Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Procore, and Textura.
OSHA-30 Hour certification, or ability to obtain it within the first six months of employment if not certified at hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large structured cabling projects and/or data center construction projects.
BICSI TECH certification.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Company’s Safety Program and client worksite policies, and promote the company’s core values.
Participate in RFP processes by reviewing plans, specifications, and the complete bid package.
Provide close support to the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Manager.
Evaluate and suggest improvements to project delivery processes to meet customer requirements and expectations.
Mentor and develop colleagues.
Interact with customers to validate expectations before, during, and after project completion; cultivate customer relationships and coordinate acceptance and signoff.
Provide support and oversight for subcontractors.
Lead field validation of telecom design, identify conflicts or gaps, and collaborate with the construction manager, project manager, and customer on resolution through the RFI process.
Manage project reviews, emphasizing constructability, value engineering options, design discrepancies, and clashes.
Oversee electronic tracking systems and custom dashboards to provide real-time visibility into task progress, crew productivity, and issue resolution.
Prepare daily and weekly reports, escalate issues, and coordinate with project managers and general contractors.
Communicate project challenges, risks, and successes proactively and systematically.
Coordinate with Project Superintendents to assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
Support QA/QC by ensuring adherence to quality control plans and processes, and partner closely with QA/QC teams.
Ensure downstream team members meet deadlines for assigned tasks.
Review contracts, work orders, and purchase orders to understand contractual requirements and confirm scope alignment with estimates and contract documents.
Coordinate with field operations to ensure materials and equipment are available.
Manage change processes by identifying scope impacts, communicating with stakeholders, and driving resolution to maintain schedule and project alignment.
Regularly review and validate test results, including OTDR and power meter results.
Maintain up-to-date redline drawings throughout the build lifecycle and keep working drawing and specification sets current.
Lead preparation of organized, timely, customer-ready closeout documentation.
Develop pre-work and post-work submittal packages; process, validate, and compile cable test reports; draft and process RFIs; and prepare change order requests.
Verify field conditions against design documents and maintain project records.