Traveling Senior Field Engineer - Structured Cabling Lead

Ies Co; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Certification Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Training and Development Programs

Job summary

IES is seeking a Senior Field Engineer - Structured Cabling to lead installation, testing, and commissioning of structured cabling systems in data center and commercial environments. You will oversee field teams, read drawings, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety and quality while delivering on schedule across mission-critical facilities.

Ideal candidates will have extensive copper and fiber experience and a proven track record in large deployments, with travel as required and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7+ years in structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center infrastructure.
• 3+ years leading field teams on large-scale deployments.
• Advanced knowledge of copper and fiber optic installation practices.
• Experience in mission-critical environments and active data centers.
• Ability to read telecommunications plans and construction documents.
• Strong troubleshooting and reporting skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for structured cabling projects across commercial, industrial, and data centers.
• Supervise technicians, crew leads, and subcontractors.
• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and certify copper and fiber cabling.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, floor plans, rack elevations, and cable schedules.
• Coordinate field activities with project managers, customers, and trades.
• Perform quality inspections for adherence to specs and standards.
• Oversee cable pathways including trays and conduits.
• Conduct certification testing with Fluke DSX, OTDR, and fiber testers.
• Troubleshoot network issues and identify root causes.
• Lead commissioning and customer turnover.
• Generate field reports, redlines, punch lists, closeout docs.
• Assist with planning, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Train and mentor junior technicians.
• Ensure safety policies and OSHA requirements are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Structured Cabling

Data Center Infra

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Safety Compliance

Team Supervision

Project Coordination

Travel Ready

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer

OTDR testing

Fiber testing equipment

Cable certification testing

Job description

IES is seeking a Senior Field Engineer - Structured Cabling to lead installation, testing, and commissioning of structured cabling systems in data center and commercial environments. You will oversee field teams, read drawings, coordinate with project managers, and ensure safety and quality while delivering on schedule across mission-critical facilities.

Ideal candidates will have extensive copper and fiber experience and a proven track record in large deployments, with travel as required and a