Fiber Network Field Project Engineer

Lumos Fiber; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Bonus options for eligible positions

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and FS…

401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contrib

Wellness program with incentives

Employee referral bonuses

Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet

Discounts on T-Mobile wireless service

Job summary

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to lead fiber network builds across the Petersburg, VA market. You will oversee contractor performance, monitor schedules and budgets, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency from field readiness through closeout.

The role requires onsite work, travel between active jobsites, and residence within 1 hour of Petersburg, VA. You’ll partner with Engineering, Permitting, and Operations to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in OSP construction, telecommunications engineering, network deployment, or related field operations.
• Strong knowledge of aerial, underground, and buried fiber construction, including OSHA and NESC requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and several active construction projects at the same time.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license and ability to travel throughout the market; company vehicle and mobile phone provided.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple OSP builds across the market from construction readiness through closeout.
• Set clear expectations for contractors and subcontractors, holding teams accountable for safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Track production, schedules, costs, risks, and field progress, and keep stakeholders informed with clear, timely updates.
• Inspect active jobsites and ensure work meets OSHA, NESC, Lumos, and applicable construction standards.
• Coordinate permitting, materials, utilities, municipalities, and other field dependencies that keep construction moving.
• Resolve field roadblocks and community concerns quickly, professionally, and with sound judgment.
• Partner across Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to improve how Lumos plans, builds, and scales.

Skills

OSP construction

Contractor management

Project management

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Sitetracker

Smartsheet

Job description

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to lead fiber network builds across the Petersburg, VA market. You will oversee contractor performance, monitor schedules and budgets, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency from field readiness through closeout.

The role requires onsite work, travel between active jobsites, and residence within 1 hour of Petersburg, VA. You’ll partner with Engineering, Permitting, and Operations to deliver projects on time and within scope.