Infrastructure Field Engineer- Parsons, TN (35248)

CEC FACILITIES LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC FACILITIES LLC is seeking an OSP Fielder to support field surveys, construct telecom facilities, and document routes with attention to safety and quality. The role involves calculating routes, recording data, and coordinating with project management.

The candidate should have 1+ year of OSP field experience, a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), and familiarity with industry measurement tools. Occasional travel and DOT vehicle operation are expected for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as an OSP Fielder or similar, including site surveys
• Experience performing field surveys and developing build plans
• Experience with construction and telecom specifications

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized, clean job site tasks
• Locate and document OSP facilities—cables, poles, ground structures
• Complete tasks within budget and meet quality standards
• Acquire field information and prepare work order construction prints
• Take measurements, notes, and photos of construction locations and equipment
• Provide feedback to improve installation processes
• Complete field surveys and ROW drawings to determine routes
• Document project changes and communicate with project management
• Perform inspections, testing, and other duties to ensure progress
• Adhere to safety guidelines and customer requirements

Skills

Field surveying

Construction & telecom specs

Windows + MS Office

Analytical problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Measuring wheels

Height sticks

Pull finders

Pole/utility equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Irving, TX 75061, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Category: Utilities , Position Summary

This position uses a variety of technical and practical knowledge to assist operations in implementing the best installation method for telecommunication infrastructure. This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assigned tasks relating to job site work are maintained in an organized and clean manner.
• Locate, sketch, and document detail information of OSP facilities: cables, poles, ground structures, terminals, manholes, and equipment.
• Assigned tasks are regularly completed within the budgeted time & performed to meet or exceed quality standards established.
• Acquire the necessary field information, record verifications, document preparation, required to prepare work order construction prints.
• Take detailed, measurements, notes, and photos of the proposed telecommunications network construction locations, cable routes, and equipment site.
• Provide feedback to facilitate improvements to the installation process.
• Complete field surveys, ROW (right of way) drawings, asset documentation, etc. to determine best routes for construction.
• Document project changes and communicate back to project management, provide all documents at close of project.
• Perform tasks such as walkouts, inspections, testing, etc. as required.
• Collect pole data for attachments and/or pole loading as required.
• Perform any research as requested by the company/customer.
• Adhere strictly to safety guidelines and requirements.
• Follow guidelines set forth by the customer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree preferred
• 1-5+ years experience as an OSP Fielder or similar and relative engineering experience which may include performing site surveys and developing appropriate build plans

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of construction & telecommunication. specifications required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize industry tools; such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finders, MH/HH hooks, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Intermediate ability with Windows operating systems.
• Intermediate ability with Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to problem solve in order to keep project on time and budget.
• Will be operating DOT registered vehicles.
• Must be in compliance with DOT regulations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.

Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet.

Climb ladders of all types.

Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.

Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.

Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

Possess good vision, normal or corrected. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision to discern color coded wires, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.

Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position is often required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.

Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.