Field Fiber Network Project Engineer

Lumos Fiber; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Bonus options

Paid time off

HSAs/FSAs

Life & disability

Employee EAP

401K match

Wellness program

Referral bonuses

Internet discounts

Job summary

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to oversee multiple fiber construction projects in the Newburgh, IN market, manage contractor performance, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals.

This field-based role requires residence within 30 miles of the market and the ability to travel between active sites; you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to keep projects moving from field readiness to closeout.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in OSP construction, telecommunications engineering, or related field operations.
• Knowledge of aerial, underground, and buried fiber construction, including OSHA/NESC requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and multiple active construction projects.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the market.

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

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship-building

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Construction management

Engineering

Telecommunications

Tools

Sitetracker

Smartsheet

Job description

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to oversee multiple fiber construction projects in the Newburgh, IN market, manage contractor performance, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals.

This field-based role requires residence within 30 miles of the market and the ability to travel between active sites; you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to keep projects moving from field readiness to closeout.