Traveling Field Engineer

Traveling Field Engineer

Location: Childress, TX
Schedule: Typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 40 to 50 hours weekly
Pay: $30 to $40 per hour
Position Type: Direct Hire
Travel: 70% travel, 30% remote work
Per Diem: $75 daily

Job Summary

The Traveling Field Engineer provides technical support for commercial low voltage and structured cabling projects, including new construction data center environments. This role supports troubleshooting, installation quality verification, site assessments, and project documentation. The Field Engineer coordinates with field teams, subcontractors, and estimating staff to evaluate site conditions, clarify project requirements, and support successful project execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot system components, diagnose equipment issues, and verify connections, labeling, installation accuracy, and work quality.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documents to support installation, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Conduct detailed site walks for prospective projects and change orders.
• Prepare written scope narratives, system outlines, and constructability notes to support accurate estimates and proposals.
• Document existing site conditions, infrastructure constraints, and access limitations to support bid planning and value engineering.
• Coordinate subcontractor site walks, review scope alignment, and obtain written proposals or bids as needed.
• Serve as a technical liaison between field teams and estimating staff to clarify design intent, installation sequencing, and field feasibility.
• Assist sales staff with product and system demonstrations.
• Support quality and training efforts by developing or delivering guidance for Leads and Superintendents on project setup, documentation organization, and workflow planning.
• Help develop best practices and job readiness materials covering project startup, documentation control, and closeout expectations.

Job Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of commercial low voltage or structured cabling experience.
• Experience in new construction data center environments preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, reporting requirements, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and system issues while providing advanced field technical support.
• Ability to evaluate installation quality and verify system connections, labeling, and compliance with project requirements.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing site assessments, scope narratives, and technical documentation.
• Ability to coordinate with field leadership, subcontractors, sales staff, and estimating teams.
• Procore and Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience preferred.

Additional Job Details

• Travel approximately 70% of the time, with approximately 30% remote work.
• Typical rotations include 4 to 6 weeks onsite followed by 1 to 2 weeks at home.
• Typical workweeks range from 40 to 50 hours.
• Daily per diem is $75.

About Equiliem

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Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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