Field Engineer

Black Box • DeKalb, IL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer supports telecom construction project delivery, working closely with project managers, senior project managers, superintendents, customers, subcontractors, and QA/QC teams. The position helps ensure work is completed safely, in accordance with contractual requirements and quality plans, and aligned with customer expectations.

The role participates in bid reviews, validates telecom designs in the field, identifies design conflicts and scope changes, supports constructability reviews, and coordinates resolutions through the RFI and change-management processes. It also oversees project tracking systems and dashboards, reporting, schedule and manpower coordination, materials and equipment readiness, subcontractor support, and customer acceptance.

The Field Engineer maintains project redlines, reviews test results such as OTDR and power-meter results, supports quality control, and leads preparation of organized, customer-ready closeout documentation. The position is based on project sites daily, with 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.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry in a similar role.
• Proficiency in using 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, quality standards, 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 positively to changing requirements.
• 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 computers and business or industry applications, including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, as well as Bluebeam, Procore, and Textura.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large structured cabling projects and/or data center construction projects.
• OSHA-30 Hour certification; if not certified 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.
• Promote company Core Values and safeguard company culture.
• Participate in RFP processes by reviewing plans, specifications, and the full bid package.
• 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 designs, identify conflicts or gaps, and collaborate with construction management, project management, and customers to resolve them through the RFI process.
• Manage project reviews, emphasizing constructability, value engineering options, and design discrepancies or clashes.
• Implement and oversee electronic tracking systems and custom dashboards for task progress, crew productivity, and issue resolution.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports, escalate issues, and coordinate with project managers and general contractors.
• Communicate 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 confirm scope alignment 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.
• Identify scope impacts, communicate them to stakeholders, and drive change-management resolution to maintain schedule and project alignment.
• Partner with QA/QC teams and regularly 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level