Infrastructure Field Engineer- Parsons, TN

CEC FACILITIES LLC•Parsons, TN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infrastructure Field Engineer uses technical and practical knowledge to help operations implement appropriate installation methods for telecommunications infrastructure. This is a safety-sensitive position involving field surveys, documentation, inspections, and other work supporting construction of outside plant (OSP) facilities. The role may involve working indoors or outdoors, in varied weather and demanding construction-site environments, and requires flexible hours, overtime, weekends, or night shifts as needed to complete projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1–5+ years of experience as an OSP Fielder or in a similar role with relevant engineering experience, which may include site surveys and developing build plans.
Strong knowledge of construction and telecommunications specifications.
Ability to use industry tools such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finders, and manhole/handhole hooks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate ability with Windows operating systems.
Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to solve problems to help keep projects on time and within budget.
Must operate DOT-registered vehicles and comply with DOT regulations.
Ability to work eight hours a day and 40 hours per week, with overtime as required; night shifts may also be needed.
Ability to work flexibly, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts when required to complete projects.
Ability to work professionally and courteously in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no disruption to the customer.
Ability to routinely lift 51 pounds, remain on one's feet while moving about, climb ladders, and complete full-day assignments involving overhead work.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; access construction areas and building levels, including by approved construction ladders or stairs when necessary.
Ability to work at heights, in confined or restricted spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces, including ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, ditches, and excavations.
Good normal or corrected vision and hearing; vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and safety vest, at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep assigned job-site tasks organized and clean.
Locate, sketch, and document OSP facilities, including cables, poles, ground structures, terminals, manholes, and equipment.
Complete assigned tasks within budgeted time and meet or exceed established quality standards.
Gather field information, record verifications, and prepare documentation for work-order construction prints.
Take measurements, notes, and photographs of proposed telecommunications construction locations, cable routes, and equipment sites.
Provide feedback to help improve the installation process.
Complete field surveys, right-of-way drawings, and asset documentation to determine suitable construction routes.
Document project changes, communicate them to project management, and provide project documents at closeout.
Perform walkouts, inspections, testing, and other required tasks.
Collect pole data for attachments or pole loading when required.
Conduct research as requested by the company or customer.
Follow safety guidelines and customer requirements.
Perform related duties to support effective processes, project completion, and department operations.