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Field Engineer – Structured Cabling (Data Center Infrastructure)

Location: New Albany, OH (On-Site)

Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $35–$42/hr

Industry: Data Center / Telecommunications / Structured Cabling

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Engineer I – Structured Cabling to support large-scale data center infrastructure projects in the New Albany, Ohio market. This role is ideal for a technical professional with experience in structured cabling, fiber optics, material procurement, and data center environments who wants to grow into a leadership-focused engineering position.

As a Field Engineer, you'll serve as the technical bridge between project management, field operations, vendors, and customers. You'll play a critical role in ensuring projects are properly designed, materialized, installed, tested, and documented while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational excellence.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Engineering & Project Support

• Review and interpret construction drawings, cable schedules, specifications, BOMs (Bills of Material), and project documentation.
• Develop shop drawings, submittals, and technical project documentation.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle from pre-construction planning through project closeout.
• Perform site walks and field assessments to evaluate existing conditions, infrastructure requirements, and installation challenges.
• Identify constructability concerns and provide recommendations for improved project execution.

Structured Cabling & Fiber Expertise

• Provide technical guidance for fiber optic and low-voltage infrastructure deployments.
• Apply knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
• Ensure installations comply with customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements.
• Conduct system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and quality inspections.
• Manage punch lists and support successful project turnover.

Material Management & Procurement

• Coordinate material requirements for large-scale data center projects.
• Review and validate BOMs for completeness and accuracy.
• Support procurement efforts, including hyperscale data center material requirements and approval processes.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure materials arrive on time and align with project specifications.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a technical resource for field teams, project managers, and superintendents.
• Partner with estimating teams to develop scopes of work, labor projections, and technical narratives.
• Coordinate with subcontractors during site walks, bid reviews, and pre-construction planning.
• Support training initiatives and help establish best practices for installation quality and project execution.
• Act as a liaison between field operations, customers, general contractors, and internal project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in data center environments.
• Ability to read and interpret cable schedules, construction drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, pathways, and approved alternative materials.
• Experience supporting material procurement and project material management.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects.
• Skilled in telecommunications, structured cabling, or low-voltage construction.
• Experience creating shop drawings, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes within data center construction.
• Prior experience in a Field Engineer, Field Technician, Field Service Technician, Structured Cabling Technician, or Electrical Technician role.

Ideal Experience

Candidates may come from roles such as:

• Field Engineer
• Structured Cabling Engineer
• Fiber Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineer
• Field Service Technician
• Low Voltage Project Engineer
• Electrical Technician
• Data Center Infrastructure Technician
• Fiber Optic Technician

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering high-quality installations with minimal rework.
• Providing technical leadership that drives successful project execution.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and material planning.
• Supporting seamless coordination between field teams, project management, and customers.
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on large-scale data center and telecommunications projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge fiber optic and structured cabling technologies.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career growth potential.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering and operations teams.
• Hands-on involvement throughout the complete project lifecycle, from planning through execution and closeout.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.