Senior Field Engineer — Program Support Lead

IES Communications; Red Oak (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Senior Field Engineer - Program Support to provide senior-level technical guidance across multiple programs, coordinating with field teams and management to maintain standards. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will support start-ups, reviews, and documentation, travel nationally as needed, and lead technical escalation to ensure successful program execution.

This role demands strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and proficiency with engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in structured cabling, mission-critical, or commercial low-voltage environments.
• Experience supporting multiple projects or programs concurrently.
• Proficient in engineering and documentation tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must meet the company's minimum driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and escalation support to Field Engineers and Senior Field Engineers across all programs.
• Collaborate with Technical Managers to reinforce technical standards, SOPs, and best practices.
• Support new project and program start-ups, including submittals, cable schedules, and RFIs.
• Assist with engineering kickoffs, drawing reviews, and onboarding of engineering resources.
• Provide ongoing technical support during active execution.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and engineering documentation to support quality, consistency, and completeness.
• Assist with documentation readiness and project close-out support.
• Provide short-term or limited-scope engineering support where dedicated resources are unavailable.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

IES Communications is seeking a Senior Field Engineer - Program Support to provide senior-level technical guidance across multiple programs, coordinating with field teams and management to maintain standards. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will support start-ups, reviews, and documentation, travel nationally as needed, and lead technical escalation to ensure successful program execution.

This role demands strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and proficiency with engineering