Senior Field Engineer - Data Center Services

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Job Summary:

The Senior Field Engineer – Data Center Services will be able to install and operate most types of low-voltage/structured cabling systems and equipment.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Field Engineer – Data Center Services will be able to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems in a senior service support role. That includes testing, troubleshooting of system components and functions and field verification of connections, labels, installation and work quality.
• Will understand advanced system drawings, specifications and technical manuals. They will be able to create shop drawings and submittals for new project kick-off.
• Skilled at managing the technical work in the field with little supervision.
• Work could include work both “in house” and in the field when required.
• Assume ownership of project installation and giving support to field staff and project manager. This includes providing advanced support for field installation staff.
• Assist with maintaining and completing project punch-list for project close outs.
• Oversee the technical aspects of projects.
• Quality-check the projects, test all equipment and functionality and create punch lists.
• Assist sales staff as needed with product and system demonstrations.
• Conduct detailed field walks for prospective or change order opportunities and provide comprehensive written scope narratives, system outlines, and constructability notes to assist Estimating in crafting accurate proposals.
• Identify and document existing conditions, infrastructure constraints, and access limitations during site assessments to inform bid strategies and value engineering options.
• Interface with subcontractors during pre-construction activities; set up and coordinate site walks, review scope alignment, and obtain written proposals or bids as required.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the field and Pre-Construction/Estimating, helping bridge gaps in design intent, sequence of operations, and field feasibility.
• When workload allows, assist the Quality and Training department by developing or delivering structured guidance for Leads and Superintendents on project setup, documentation organization, and workflow planning.
• Support the development of best practices and job readiness materials to help new leaders understand expectations around job closeout, documentation control, and startup execution.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Must be able to diagnose and fix problems with existing equipment and new installs.
• Must be enthusiastic, passionate, patient and a critical thinker.
• Must be able to communicate with the customer and have excellent customer service skills.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must have at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Will have at least 3-4 years’ commercial low voltage/structured cabling experience.
• Must be able to work well with other people
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.