Education: Associate's degree or related field
Experience: 3+ years
Kiewit is seeking experienced Fiber Field Engineers to support the execution of large-scale fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality installation, accurate documentation, and seamless coordination between field teams and project leadership.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on field experience in fiber construction environments, with a strong understanding of fiber systems, installation standards, and construction workflows. This is a high-visibility role that works closely with superintendents, project engineers, and project managers to drive productivity, quality, and successful project delivery.
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.
We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.
If you're ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
- Support day-to-day fiber installation activities in active construction environments
- Coordinate directly with field supervision, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure alignment and execution of work plans
- Monitor and track production progress, identifying risks or delays and communicating updates to leadership
- Perform and support QA/QC inspections to ensure work meets project specifications, standards, and client requirements
- Verify installation of fiber infrastructure including pathways, cabinets, patch panels, splice enclosures, and labeling systems
- Assist in resolving field issues and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
- Maintain accurate redline drawings and markups reflecting field changes
- Support development of as-built documentation and turnover packages
- Track and maintain project logs including production reports, installation status, and issue tracking
- Assist with RFIs, submittals, and coordination with design teams
- Track and manage material deliveries, usage, and inventory to ensure project continuity
- Support field engineering efforts in planning, sequencing, and execution
- 3+ years of experience in field engineering or construction support (telecommunications/fiber preferred)
- Hands-on experience with fiber installation projects in field construction environments
- Strong understanding of fiber optic systems and infrastructure including:
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience on large-scale telecom, data center, or infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and BIM tools
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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