Fiber Optic Field Engineer — Lead Construction & QA

PTR Global; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to active sites

AI-assisted reporting tools

Job summary

The ideal candidate is a field-savvy, communicative engineer who resolves field design conflicts, coordinates revisions with engineering, ensures work complies with designs and safety standards, and travels regularly to active sites with AI-enabled reporting at hand.

Qualifications

• Experience in fiber optic network construction, installation, or field engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, designs, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of construction quality assurance and inspection practices for fiber optic networks.
• Experience coordinating with construction contractors, permitting agencies, and utility companies.
• Ability to resolve field design conflicts and work with engineering on design revisions.
• Knowledge of safety practices and compliance requirements for field construction.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, contractors, agencies, and management.
• Valid driver license and ability to travel regularly to active construction sites.
• Demonstrated ability to use AIassisted tools and technology to improve productivity, analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, construction contractors, permitting agencies, utility companies, and the management team.
• Oversee construction, installation, and quality assurance of the fiber optic network to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with market standards.
• Resolve field design conflicts and coordinate engineering revisions as required.
• Verify that construction work conforms to approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies and utility companies to maintain construction readiness and remove field blockers.
• Monitor contractor performance, production, and safety compliance in the field.
• Document field conditions, design changes, and revisions to support accurate asbuilt records.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to management and drive timely resolution.
• Leverage AIenabled tools and technology to improve reporting, field documentation, and decision-making.

Skills

Fiber optic network construction

Reading construction drawings

Construction quality assurance

Coordination with contractors andPermi

Safety and compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

AI-assisted tools usage

Tools

GIS

Job description

The ideal candidate is a field-savvy, communicative engineer who resolves field design conflicts, coordinates revisions with engineering, ensures work complies with designs and safety standards, and travels regularly to active sites with AI-enabled reporting at hand.