Industrial Engineering Technician (contract)

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site feasibility reviews and design validation for new and existing sites
• Validate cabinet placement, routing, and infrastructure requirements prior to deployment
• Identify gaps between engineering designs and actual field conditions early in the project lifecycle
• Support development of scope of work, material requirements, and site-specific designs
• Conduct site surveys, walkdowns, and field assessments to evaluate readiness and constraints
• Collect field data, photos, and documentation to support design accuracy and project execution
• Verify routing, infrastructure placement, and constructability prior to work start
• Ensure proper documentation of all field conditions and updates
• Cook up coordination with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on scope and schedule
• Escort vendors and support site access and execution activities
• Field oversight to ensure work meets design standards and quality expectations
• Assist vendors in resolving field issues and design conflicts
• Oversee construction activities, including fiber installation, conduit placement, and cabinet deployment
• Perform quality control inspections and ensure adherence to company standards and safety requirements
• Validate completion of work against scope, including testing and closeout documentation
• Ensure all installations comply with internal standards, manufacturer specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in project meetings to align on schedules, risks, and dependencies
• Collaborate with planners, coordinators, and field technicians to ensure smooth handoffs between teams
• Provide updates on site readiness, risks, and field constraints to project managers and leadership
• Track material availability, delivery timelines, and field impacts
• Maintain accurate records of site surveys, test results, and installation documentation
• Ensure proper closeout documentation and acceptance criteria are met for each project
• Support development and enforcement of standards, including fiber installation and conduit requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, utility networks, or fiber infrastructure
• Relevant technical certifications in fiber optics, network infrastructure, or construction management
• OSHA safety certification or equivalent field safety training

Skills

• Design and field engineering expertise, including fiber, conduit, cabinets, and routing
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end project lifecycle, from survey through design, construction, and closeout
• Vendor and contractor management
• Field operations and site execution
• Safety compliance and quality control
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Experience with fiber installation, splicing, testing, and inspection processes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in field environments
• Knowledge of design and mapping tools such as GIS, CAD, and Visio