Field Engineer I - Structured Cabling

Field Engineer I – Structured Cabling Summary

The Field Engineer I – Structured Cabling is a technical lead responsible for supporting the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance of low‑voltage and structured cabling systems. This role provides advanced field support, oversees technical aspects of projects, ensures installations meet quality standards, and serves as a key liaison between field operations, project management, estimating, and customers. The position requires strong technical expertise, the ability to work independently, and involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from pre‑construction planning to project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, operate, test, troubleshoot, and diagnose structured cabling and low‑voltage systems.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manuals; create shop drawings and project submittals.
• Provide technical leadership and support to field staff, ensuring quality installations and successful project execution.
• Conduct equipment testing, system verification, quality inspections, and punch list management.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects and support project managers during installation and closeout.
• Perform site assessments and field walks to identify project requirements, existing conditions, infrastructure constraints, and change order opportunities.
• Develop detailed scope narratives, system outlines, and constructability recommendations to support estimating and proposal development.
• Coordinate with subcontractors during pre‑construction activities, including site walks, scope reviews, and bid collection.
• Serve as a technical liaison between field operations and pre‑construction/estimating teams to ensure project feasibility and alignment.
• Assist with product demonstrations and provide technical expertise to sales teams when needed.
• Support quality and training initiatives by developing guidance, best practices, and job readiness materials for field leaders.
• Assist in training Leads and Superintendents on project setup, documentation management, workflow planning, and startup execution.

Key Success Measures

• Accurate installation, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems.
• High‑quality project execution with minimal rework and successful project closeouts.
• Strong technical support for field and project teams.
• Effective collaboration with estimating, subcontractors, customers, and operations personnel.
• Consistent adherence to quality, documentation, and operational standards.

Compensation

USD $27.00 – $33.00 per hour.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional, and lead others to create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must have proven problem‑solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Must be able to diagnose and fix problems with existing equipment and new installs.
• Must be enthusiastic, passionate, patient, and a critical thinker.
• Must be able to communicate with the customer and have excellent customer service skills.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• Must have at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Will have at least 3‑4 years of commercial low‑voltage/structured cabling experience.
• Must be able to work well with other people.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks, and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.

License required: No

Minimum Education: High School

Workplace Type

Onsite

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans. Encouraged to Apply.

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IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860‑1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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