Field Engineer

TEKsystems; Ohio; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in New Albany, OH is seeking a Field Engineer I – Structured Cabling to support large-scale data center infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes technical leadership as a bridge between project management, field operations, vendors, and customers, with on-site responsibilities.

You will review drawings, develop shop drawings, manage BOMs, and ensure fiber optic and low-voltage deployments meet standards, while coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely material delivery and

Qualifications

• Experience in data center environments.
• Ability to read cable schedules, drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems.
• Familiar with fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
• Experience supporting material procurement and project material management.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction drawings, cable schedules, specifications, BOMs and project documentation.
• Develop shop drawings, submittals, and technical project documentation.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle from pre-construction planning through project closeout.
• Perform site walks and field assessments to evaluate existing conditions, infrastructure requirements, and installation challenges.
• Identify constructability concerns and provide recommendations for improved project execution.
• Provide technical guidance for fiber optic and low-voltage infrastructure deployments.
• Apply knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
• Ensure installations comply with customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements.
• Conduct system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and quality inspections.
• Manage punch lists and support successful project turnover.
• Coordinate material requirements for large-scale data center projects.
• Review and validate BOMs for completeness and accuracy.
• Support procurement efforts, including hyperscale data center material requirements and approval processes.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure materials arrive on time and align with project specifications.
• Serve as a technical resource for field teams, project managers, and superintendents.
• Partner with estimating teams to develop scopes of work, labor projections, and technical narratives.
• Coordinate with subcontractors during site walks, bid reviews, and pre-construction planning.
• Support training initiatives and help establish best practices for installation quality and project execution.
• Act as a liaison between field operations, customers, general contractors, and internal project teams.

Skills

Structured Cabling

Data Center Experience

Fiber Optics

Material Procurement

Project Coordination

Documentation

Job description

Job Description

Field Engineer – Structured Cabling (Data Center Infrastructure)

Location: New Albany, OH (On-Site)

Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $35–$42/hr

Industry: Data Center / Telecommunications / Structured Cabling

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Engineer I – Structured Cabling to support large-scale data center infrastructure projects in the New Albany, Ohio market. This role is ideal for a technical professional with experience in structured cabling, fiber optics, material procurement, and data center environments who wants to grow into a leadership-focused engineering position.

As a Field Engineer, you'll serve as the technical bridge between project management, field operations, vendors, and customers. You'll play a critical role in ensuring projects are properly designed, materialized, installed, tested, and documented while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities Technical Engineering & Project Support

• Review and interpret construction drawings, cable schedules, specifications, BOMs (Bills of Material), and project documentation.
• Develop shop drawings, submittals, and technical project documentation.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle from pre-construction planning through project closeout.
• Perform site walks and field assessments to evaluate existing conditions, infrastructure requirements, and installation challenges.
• Identify constructability concerns and provide recommendations for improved project execution.

Structured Cabling & Fiber Expertise

• Provide technical guidance for fiber optic and low-voltage infrastructure deployments.
• Apply knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
• Ensure installations comply with customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements.
• Conduct system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and quality inspections.
• Manage punch lists and support successful project turnover.

Material Management & Procurement

• Coordinate material requirements for large-scale data center projects.
• Review and validate BOMs for completeness and accuracy.
• Support procurement efforts, including hyperscale data center material requirements and approval processes.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure materials arrive on time and align with project specifications.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a technical resource for field teams, project managers, and superintendents.
• Partner with estimating teams to develop scopes of work, labor projections, and technical narratives.
• Coordinate with subcontractors during site walks, bid reviews, and pre-construction planning.
• Support training initiatives and help establish best practices for installation quality and project execution.
• Act as a liaison between field operations, customers, general contractors, and internal project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in data center environments.
• Ability to read and interpret cable schedules, construction drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
• Experience supporting material procurement and project material management.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects.
• Skilled in telecommunications, structured cabling, or low-voltage construction.
• Experience creating shop drawings, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes within data center construction.
• Prior experience in a Field Engineer, Field Technician, Field Service Technician, Structured Cabling Technician, or Electrical Technician role.

Ideal Experience

Candidates may come from roles such as:

• Field Engineer
• Structured Cabling Engineer
• Fiber Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineer
• Field Service Technician
• Low Voltage Project Engineer
• Electrical Technician
• Data Center Infrastructure Technician
• Fibe