Structured Cabling Field Engineer – Hands-on Role & Travel

Ies Co; Sunland Park (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services. The Field Engineer I - Structured Cabling will install and operate low-voltage/structured cabling systems, perform troubleshooting, and support field staff and project managers across multiple sites in the United States.

Strong emphasis on reading blueprints, coordinating with teams, ensuring quality workmanship, and delivering on project milestones. Travel within the territory is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of commercial low voltage/structured cabling experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and project documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel within branch/regional territory.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems in field service role; test and verify connections, installation, and workmanship.
• Create shop drawings and submittals for new project kick-offs.
• Manage technical work in the field with minimal supervision.
• Work both in-house and in the field as required.
• Own project installation and support field staff and project manager; provide advanced field installation support.
• Assist with closing out projects by completing punch-lists and ensuring quality.
• Oversee the technical aspects of projects and verify equipment functionality.
• Quality-check projects and test all equipment; prepare punch lists.
• Assist sales with product or system demonstrations as needed.
• Conduct detailed field walks and prepare scope narratives and constructability notes for estimations.
• Identify and document existing conditions and constraints to inform bid strategies.
• Interface with subcontractors during pre-construction; coordinate site walks and obtain proposals or bids.
• Serve as a technical liaison between field and Pre-Construction/Estimating; bridge design intent and field feasibility.
• Support development of best practices and startup materials for new leaders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Field coordination

Customer service

Project organization

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Project)

Job description

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services. The Field Engineer I - Structured Cabling will install and operate low-voltage/structured cabling systems, perform troubleshooting, and support field staff and project managers across multiple sites in the United States.

Strong emphasis on reading blueprints, coordinating with teams, ensuring quality workmanship, and delivering on project milestones. Travel within the territory is expected as part of the role.