OSP Data Center Field Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Field Engineer I – Structured Cabling to provide technical leadership and support for large‑scale data center and telecommunications infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in supporting installations, troubleshooting complex issues, ensuring quality standards are met, and serving as a liaison between field operations, project management, estimating teams, subcontractors, and customers. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting Outside Plant (OSP) environments, along with a strong background in fiber optics, cable construction, structured cabling, material procurement, cable schedules, and BOM review.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, cable schedules, and construction documents.
• Create shop drawings, project submittals, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and support to field personnel during project execution.
• Support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of fiber optic and structured cabling systems.
• Conduct quality inspections, equipment testing, system verification, and punch‑list management.
• Perform site assessments and field walks to identify project requirements, infrastructure constraints, and change‑order opportunities.
• Support project managers during installation, startup, and project closeout activities.
• Develop scope narratives, constructability recommendations, and project support documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors during pre‑construction planning, site walks, and scope reviews.
• Serve as the technical liaison between field operations, project management, customers, and general contractors.
• Support training initiatives and develop best practices for field leaders and technicians.
• Assist with workflow planning, project documentation management, and project startup activities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting OSP fiber optic infrastructure projects.
• Experience working in data center, telecommunications, or structured cabling environments.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic cable construction, fiber types, splice enclosures, conduit systems, and approved alternative materials.
• Experience reading and interpreting cable schedules, network drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Knowledge of low‑voltage systems, structured cabling infrastructure, and industry standards.
• Experience supporting quality control, testing, troubleshooting, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center environments.
• Experience with Meta data center material procurement.
• Experience coordinating material procurement and inventory management.
• Experience creating project submittals, shop drawings, and construction documentation.
• Fiber testing experience using OTDR, VFL, and related testing equipment.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Leadership experience supporting field teams or technicians.

Skills

• Fiber Optic Cable
• OSP Fiber Construction
• ISP Structured Cabling
• Cable Construction
• BOM Review
• Material Procurement
• Cable Schedules
• Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting
• Data Center Infrastructure
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Technical Documentation

What Success Looks Like

• High‑quality project execution with minimal rework.
• Successful project closeouts and customer satisfaction.
• Strong support of field and project teams related to materials and technical execution.
• Effective collaboration with estimating, subcontractors, customers, and operations personnel.
• Consistent adherence to quality, documentation, and operational standards.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 – $42.00/hr. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a contract‑to‑hire position based out of New Albany, OH. The role is fully onsite.