Field Engineer - Hyperscale Data Center

Black Box•Bowling Green, OH

4d•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 a liaison between the field and office. Under Project Management supervision, the role supports project delivery through submittal preparation, cable test report processing and validation, RFI drafting and processing, change order requests, field verification against design documents, drawing and specification control, redline and as-built maintenance, and project recordkeeping. Communication is central to the role, with responsibility for keeping the extended Project Team up to date. The position supports telecom and data center construction projects, coordinating with project managers, superintendents, customers, subcontractors, QA/QC teams, general contractors, and field operations. It includes field validation of telecom designs, constructability and design reviews, schedule and manpower coordination, change management, electronic tracking and dashboard oversight, and preparation of customer-ready closeout documentation. The position works on the project site daily and may require up to 15% travel. It has no direct reports.

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, and self-driven approach.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing 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 Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, as well as Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other business or industry applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large structured cabling projects and/or data center construction projects.
OSHA-30 Hour certification; if not held at hire, certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
BICSI TECH certification.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Company’s Safety Program and client worksite policies, and promote a safe work environment.
Promote company Core Values and safeguard Company culture.
Participate in RFP processes by reviewing plans, specifications, and bid packages.
Provide close support to the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Manager.
Evaluate and suggest improvements to Project Delivery Team processes.
Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
Interact with customers to validate expectations before, during, and after project completion.
Support and oversee 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, and design discrepancies or clashes.
Own implementation and oversight of electronic tracking systems and custom dashboards for 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.
Ensure downstream team members meet deadlines for assigned tasks.
Review contracts, work orders, and purchase orders to understand contractual requirements and ensure scope aligns with estimates and contract documents.
Cultivate and maintain customer relationships.
Coordinate with field operations to ensure materials and equipment are available.
Coordinate customer acceptance and signoff.
Manage change processes by identifying scope impacts, communicating with stakeholders, and driving resolution to maintain schedule and project alignment.
Partner with QA/QC teams and review and validate test results, including OTDR and power meter results.
Maintain current redlines throughout the build lifecycle.
Lead preparation of timely, organized, customer-ready closeout documentation.
Prepare pre-work and post-work submittal packages; process, validate, and compile cable test reports; draft and process RFIs; prepare change order requests; verify field conditions against design documents; maintain current drawing and specification sets, redlines, as-builts, and project records.