Telecom Field Engineer

Job Summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Telecom Field Engineer with entry-level experience in telecommunications or commercial construction to join our data center division.

Responsibilities

• Support the Superintendent in overseeing field work for telecommunications projects, ensuring proper installation of infrastructure.
• Aid in coordinating working and shop drawings for telecommunications systems, including structured cabling and OSP.
• Aid in preparing and updating project schedules, including three-week look-ahead schedules, weekly work plans, and production planning.
• Organize and document subcontractor meetings, producing meeting minutes.
• Aid in the RFI and submittal process for telecommunications installations.
• Assist in project close-out activities, including completing items from corrective action lists and punch lists.
• Coordinate work-in-place quantities and DPR labor under the Superintendent’s direction.
• Direct company foreman and laborers as instructed by the Superintendent.
• Cook up with project management staff to expedite materials and align with assigned duties.
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely material delivery, proper installation, and adherence to schedule and safety requirements.
• Interact with architects, consultants, and building officials to clarify drawings, manage changes, and coordinate inspections as needed.
• Participate in Superintendent Peer Group Meetings to learn and contribute to team objectives.
• Aid in verifying subcontractor installations (e.g., OTDR/OLTS fiber optic testing) meet DPR specifications and local codes under the quality team’s guidance.
• Aid the Superintendent in ensuring subcontractors comply with local regulations and DPR’s safety best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience: Entry-level experience (0-2 years) in telecommunications, construction, or a related field, preferably in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of telecommunications project scopes, including structured cabling, fiber optics, and OSP deployments; basic ability to read blueprints and shop drawings for telecommunications systems; basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management software (e.g., CMiC, Procore), and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Safety and Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of excavation safety, fall protection; willingness to learn Total Station Layout and control for a minimum 4-month period in the field; basic competency in BIM modeling to obtain specific building details.
• Communication: Developing presentation and communication skills to interact with contractors, engineers, and project teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to apply initiative and basic problem-solving skills to support field operations and resolve minor issues under supervision.
• Organization: Ability to manage tasks, adapt to project needs, and handle deadlines, workloads, and interruptions.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverse team members in a professional and tactful manner.
• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic, a “can-do” attitude, and a passion for construction, with a desire to grow within DPR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality assurance/control processes.
• Basic exposure to fiber optic testing (OTDR/OLTS) or IT/IP network deployments.

Additional Information

• This position is salaried.
• The Telecom Field Engineer will report to and directly support the Superintendent, with each Superintendent having a dedicated Field Engineer, and work closely with project teams and subcontractors to deliver high-quality telecommunications infrastructure for data center projects.
• This role is 100% On-Site.
• Candidate can be based in any location that DPR Construction has an office.
• Weekly travel to project location in Monroe, LA. is required.
• Competitive per diem and travel incentives offered.