Field Engineer

TEKsystems•Johnstown, OH

27d•$35 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Engineer I – Structured Cabling to support large-scale data center infrastructure projects in the New Albany, Ohio market. This role is ideal for a technical professional with experience in structured cabling, fiber optics, material procurement, and data center environments who wants to grow into a leadership-focused engineering position. As a Field Engineer, you'll serve as the technical bridge between project management, field operations, vendors, and customers. You'll play a critical role in ensuring projects are properly designed, materialized, installed, tested, and documented while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational excellence.

Requirements

Experience working in data center environments.
Ability to read and interpret cable schedules, construction drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and low-voltage infrastructure.
Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
Experience supporting material procurement and project material management.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple project stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects.
Skilled in telecommunications, structured cabling, or low-voltage construction.
Experience creating shop drawings, submittals, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of quality assurance processes within data center construction.
Prior experience in a Field Engineer, Field Technician, Field Service Technician, Structured Cabling Technician, or Electrical Technician role.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret construction drawings, cable schedules, specifications, BOMs (Bills of Material), and project documentation.
Develop shop drawings, submittents, and technical project documentation.
Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle from pre-construction planning through project closeout.
Perform site walks and field assessments to evaluate existing conditions, infrastructure requirements, and installation challenges.
Identify constructability concerns and provide recommendations for improved project execution.
Provide technical guidance for fiber optic and low-voltage infrastructure deployments.
Apply knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
Ensure installations comply with customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements.
Conduct system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and quality inspections.
Manage punch lists and support successful project turnover.
Coordinate material requirements for large-scale data center projects.
Review and validate BOMs for completeness and accuracy.
Support procurement efforts, including hyperscale data center material requirements and approval processes.
Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure materials arrive on time and align with project specifications.
Serve as a technical resource for field teams, project managers, and superintendents.
Partner with estimating teams to develop scopes of work, labor projections, and technical narratives.
Coordinate with subcontractors during site walks, bid reviews, and pre-construction planning.
Support training initiatives and help establish best practices for installation quality and project execution.
Act as a liaison between field operations, customers, general contractors, and internal project teams.