Field Engineer

Field Engineer - Data Center Materials & Fiber
Infrastructure

New Albany, OH | 1st Shift |Contract-to-Hire

We're looking for
a Field Engineer with a strong bg in data center construction, fiber infrastructure, structured cabling, and material management to support
one of the largest data center environments in the industry.

This is not your typical field engineering role. We're seeking someone who understands 30-60-90 day material planning, can identify material shortages before they become project delays, and knows how to supplement, substitute, and procure the resources needed to keep projects moving.

What You'll Do
Manage and review 30-60-90 day material forecasts
Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) and cable schedules to ensure project readiness
Identify material shortages and proactively develop solutions
Coordinate procurement and supplementation of fiber, cabling, and infrastructure materials
Support large-scale data center and structured cabling projects
Conduct site walks and assess material requirements
Review technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
Partner with project managers, subcontractors, procurement teams, and field operations
Ensure installations align with project scope, quality standards, and customer requirements
Provide technical support throughout project execution and closeout

What We're Looking For
Required Experience

• Data center construction or infrastructure experience
• Strong understanding of fiber optic cable construction and fiber types
• Experience reading and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Material forecasting and planning experience
• Procurement and material coordination experience
• Structured cabling or telecommunications infrastructure bg
• Ability to identify material gaps and develop alternative solutions

Preferred Experience

• Meta data center project experience
• Low-voltage infrastructure projects
• Telecom construction environments
• Working with cable schedules and construction drawings
• Vendor and subcontractor coordination

Top Skills

• Fiber Optic Infrastructure
• Structured Cabling
• Data Centers
• Material Forecasting
• 30-60-90 Day Lookaheads
• BOM Management
• Procurement
• Cable Construction
• Project Coordination
• Material Supplementation

Why This Opportunity?
Join a high-profile data center project
Work alongside industry-leading construction and infrastructure teams
Play a critical role in keeping projects on schedule and fully supplied
Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity with career growth potential
Competitive compensation and benefits
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, 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 Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.