Field Engineer (Temporary Contractor role)

Bluepeak, Inc.; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Field Engineer (Temporary Contractor) to oversee the construction of fiber optic infrastructure in Pipestone, MN. The candidate will ensure that projects meet the company's quality standards and safety regulations, document processes accurately, and communicate with various stakeholders. Compensation is set at $1,850 per week. This position is ideal for individuals with strong construction knowledge and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and solving construction issues in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of Bluepeak construction standards for outside plant.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure construction projects adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Document job sites accurately with pictures and notes.
• Conduct site surveys and ensure compliance with permits.

Skills

Construction Standards

Fiber Optic Knowledge

Safety Compliance

Communication

Job description

Field Engineer (Temporary Contractor role)

Job Category: Construction

Requisition Number: FIELD002884

Full Time

Posted: April 14, 2026

Location

Pipestone, MN 56164, USA

Description

Services: Consultant will provide the following services:

• Works to ensure the Bluepeak network is being constructed to Bluepeak's network and operations standards.
• Present on fiber optic construction projects to ensure that the construction of Bluepeak's Fiber Optic Outside Plant, both aerial and underground, to include fiber, conduit, field electronics, and splicing and enclosures, are being constructed to meet Bluepeak standards.
• Consultant will inspect the product of Bluepeak construction crews and will coordinate the remediation of any issues which prevent Bluepeak from accepting the constructed plant.
• The OSP/FE may be called upon to create, review, and approve detailed field records of the installed infrastructure.
• The OSP/FE will consider the impact on construction, installation, and future maintenance when assessing the fiber infrastructure.
• Focus on the post-construction aspects of infrastructure, the OSP/FE must possess a comprehensive understanding of fiber design to effectively support engineering and construction efforts to ensure projects are planned and executed with safety, by deadlines, within budget, and with the quality expected by Bluepeak.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Address outside plant construction issues by assessing, planning, and developing proposals to solve those issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Uphold Bluepeak standards for construction of outside plant to include aerial plant, underground plant, splicing efforts, field equipment installations and related processes.
• Communicate with municipality/agencies of jurisdiction, customers, and residents of communities Bluepeak operates within related to construction work in progress.
• Ensure that documentation (e.g., takes pictures, hand-notes, sketches) of job sites, pole conditions and other relevant structures or landmarks to illustrate the quality of design and construction services provided by contractors to Bluepeak is accurate, complete and timely.
• As part of the IFC process, review permits and ROW documentation and ensure work is being conducted safely and according to permitted design and instruction, including hand drawn sketches of recommended engineering design while in the field.
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct new substructure site surveys and site walks.
• Observe safety standards while on job sites and help promote site safety and may help conduct job site safety assessments from time to time.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Compensation

$1,850 / billed weekly. Invoices shall be submitted for review and approval to Bluepeak.

About Us

We believe that the size of the city shouldn’t determine the quality of the technology. That’s why we are building for you: Faster, more reliable, and without the things that get in the way of great service—like red tape, hidden fees, and slow response times. And with up to 5 gigabits of speed for residential customers and 10 gigabits for businesses, we are a whole new ballgame—from internet to TV to connecting every device in your home, to powering your business, we’re not only providing the best fiber connections in your community, but we’re also meeting the growing needs for how you live.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Bluepeak provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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