Field Engineer I – Data Center Services

IES Communications; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

IES Communications in the United States is seeking a Field Engineer to support end-to-end project execution for electrical, mechanical and communications infrastructure. You will manage field tasks, verify measurements, coordinate with installation teams, and ensure documentation aligns with project plans.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and travel within the regional area as needed. A high school diploma is required, with 3–4 years of low-voltage experience preferred and strong

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team to develop and implement project processes.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues with existing equipment and new installs.
• Willing to travel within branch or regional territory as required.
• Proficient with MS Office and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Close-out: redlines, test audits, warranties, and submittals.
• Build-out: verify measurements, equipment placements, grounding and bonding.
• Fiber and copper scope verification and documentation.
• Network: configure details and execute redlines as needed.
• RFI references on redlines before QA review.
• Test audits and ensure tests match prints; manage re-tests.
• Maintain labels and field documentation; support BIM360 submissions.
• Update lessons learned and finalize project templates.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Field Engineering Responsibilities

• Close‑out: redlines, test audits, lessons learned, warranties, product submittals.
• Build‑out: verify measurements, equipment placements, grounding and bonding; finalize redlines.
• Fiber: use internal tracker to capture ISP changes; verify all fiber scope.
• Copper: use internal tracker to ensure pull‑sheets, tag plants, and fields are in print; redline and submit for review.
• Network: configure details and execute network redlines when required.
• RFI referencing/implementation: reference RFIs on redlines before QA review.
• Test audits: run audits, verify cable schedules, build projects, ensure 100% match between tests and prints, manage re‑tests.
• Lessons learned: update document throughout the build; finalize the standard template at project end.
• Warranties: collect information and send for processing.
• Product submittals: complete initial submittal after RFP issuance; verify BOM with POs and obtain product sheets.
• Labels: print and manage labels for installation teams; maintain a sign‑out system.
• Design (Shop Drawings): verify, brainstorm, submit to BIM360, update revisions, hyperlinks; focus on infrastructure (grounding/bonding), copper, fiber, detail sheets.

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated, positive, professional, and able to lead a team to develop and implement project process improvements.
• Promotes company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and partners.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Diagnoses and resolves problems with existing equipment and new installs.
• Enthusiastic, patient, and critical thinker.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate with the customer.
• High skill level in interpreting blueprints, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Willing to travel within branch or regional territory as required.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred).
• 3–4 years of commercial low‑voltage/structured cabling experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Must meet company minimum driving standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a scope of work, develop detailed tasks, and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.

Minimum Years Of Experience

0–2 years

License Required

No

Minimum Education

High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services for a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC and reported $3.3 billion in revenue for 2025 with 9,400+ employees at 174+ domestic locations.

Benefits

• Safety is our top priority.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid life insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; optional long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, legal and pet coverage.
• Auto and home insurance discount programs.

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Agency Notice

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. Any unsolicited agency resumes or candidates presented to IES employees without a signed contract will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affinity

IES prohibits discrimination based on protected status or characteristic and requires affirmative action to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Disability Accommodation

IES provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA and related legislation. Contact (713) 860‑1500 for assistance.

E‑Verify

IES participates in E‑Verify.