Field Engineer

Company Profile

S&M Utility Services supports telecommunications and utility infrastructure projects through field data collection, engineering support, make-ready engineering, permitting, construction inspection, and related services. We gather accurate field information and prepare the documentation needed to move infrastructure projects from planning through construction.

Position Summary

S&M Utility Services is seeking dependable Field Engineers to support telecommunications and utility projects throughout West Virgina and other markets as needed.

The Field Engineer will collect and document field conditions, inspect aerial and underground facilities, validate proposed routes, and provide accurate information for engineering and construction teams. The position also includes office-based work involving Katapult, make-ready engineering (MRE), permitting, quality control, mapping, and project documentation.

This traveling position requires approximately 75% travel. Field Engineer must be comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions, driving for extended periods, and adapting to assigned project schedules and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect pole, attachment, utility, and right-of-way information using Katapult and other project-specific systems such as IKE.
• Identify, inspect, and classify utility poles.
• Record pole heights, attachment heights, clearances, guying, equipment, and surrounding field conditions.
• Conduct aerial, underground, and buried-cable surveys.
• Identify and document existing and proposed fiber-optic routes.
• Support make-ready engineering (MRE) and construction analysis.
• Perform field measurements and document potential conflicts.
• Inspect construction work and fiber placement for quality and compliance.
• Take clear photographs and prepare sketches, notes, and supporting documentation.
• Upload and organize field data, photographs, files, and project records.
• Review and process collected field data in Katapult.
• Assist with permitting packages and applications.
• Perform office-based data review, quality control, mapping, engineering support, and permitting work.
• Communicate field conditions, project concerns, and potential route opportunities to the Project Manager.
• Follow assigned project schedules, safety requirements, project specifications, and documentation standards.
• Complete other field or office responsibilities within the scope of the assigned project.

Required Qualifications

No previous telecommunications or utility-fielding experience is required. Training may be provided based on project needs.

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Reliable personal vehicle and current personal automobile insurance.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time.
• Ability to follow assigned project schedules and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work independently in field and office environments.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new field-data, mapping, and project-management systems.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Previous outdoor work experience.
• Experience in telecommunications, utilities, engineering, surveying, construction, or a related field.
• Familiarity with aerial and underground fiber-optic facilities.
• Experience using Katapult & IKE.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using mapping and GIS software, including Esri ArcGIS products.
• Familiarity with Google Earth and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of make-ready engineering, utility-pole standards, permitting, or fiber-optic design.
• Ability to read maps, construction drawings, utility plans, and project specifications.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collect and document field information accurately.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while following project instructions.
• Ability to adapt to changing locations, schedules, weather conditions, and project priorities.
• Ability to safely operate a personal vehicle for frequent business travel.

Travel and Equipment Requirements

• Approximately 75% travel is required.
• Contractors must provide a reliable personal vehicle.
• Approved business mileage will be reimbursed.
• Travel expenses and per diem will be provided according to project and travel requirements.
• S&M Utility Services will provide specialized equipment required for specific assignments.
• Employee must maintain a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and required personal automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, stoop, squat, bend, and look upward for extended periods.
• Walk over uneven terrain and through utility rights-of-way.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other changing weather conditions.
• Enter and exit a vehicle frequently throughout the workday.
• Drive for extended periods.
• Travel regularly and stay away from home when assignments require it.

Screening Requirements

Selected applicant must be able to successfully complete any required:

• Background check.
• Motor vehicle record check.
• Drug screening.
• Verification of driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Benefit

• 3 weeks of PTO
• 1 week of paid sick time
• Floating Holiday
• 401K and company match
• Parental Leave
• Health Benefits

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Virginia (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road