Construction Field Engineer

Construction Field Engineer

Company: Gigapower LLC
Dept./Org.: COO
Location: Las Vegas
Position Type: NPW (Contract)
Compensation: $45/hr

Who We Are

Gigapower is building next-generation fiber broadband infrastructure that expands high-speed connectivity to communities across the United States. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and leveraging technology to deliver smarter, faster, and more scalable solutions. As an AI-forward organization, we encourage employees at every level to embrace emerging technologies, continuously expand their AI capabilities, and actively incorporate AI tools into their daily work to improve productivity, decision-making, collaboration, and business outcomes.

Position Summary

The Construction Field Engineer serves as the primary liaison between engineering, construction contractors, permitting agencies, utility companies, and the management team, overseeing the construction, installation, and quality assurance of Gigapower's fiber optic network. This role resolves field design conflicts and coordinates engineering revisions to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with market standards. The ideal candidate is a field-savvy, communicative engineer who keeps work moving by bridging design intent and construction reality.

Key Responsibilities

•        Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, construction contractors, permitting agencies, utility companies, and the management team.

•        Oversee construction, installation, and quality assurance of the fiber optic network to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with market standards.

•        Resolve field design conflicts and coordinate engineering revisions as required.

•        Verify that construction work conforms to approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.

•        Coordinate with permitting agencies and utility companies to maintain construction readiness and remove field blockers.

•        Monitor contractor performance, production, and safety compliance in the field.

•        Document field conditions, design changes, and revisions to support accurate as-built records.

•        Communicate project status, risks, and issues to management and drive timely resolution.

•        Leverage AI-enabled tools and technology to improve reporting, field documentation, and decision-making.

Qualifications

•        Experience in fiber optic network construction, installation, or field engineering.

•        Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, designs, and specifications.

•        Working knowledge of construction quality assurance and inspection practices for fiber optic networks.

•        Experience coordinating with construction contractors, permitting agencies, and utility companies.

•        Ability to resolve field design conflicts and work with engineering on design revisions.

•        Knowledge of safety practices and compliance requirements for field construction.

•        Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, contractors, agencies, and management.

•        Valid driver license and ability to travel regularly to active construction sites.

•        Demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted tools and technology to improve productivity, analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

•        FTTH deployment experience.

•        Municipality and utility coordination experience.

•        Experience with GIS and as-built workflows.

•        OSHA 10/30, traffic control, or related certifications.

Key Competencies

Field Engineering Expertise: Understands fiber optic network construction and installation practices and applies them in the field.

Stakeholder Liaison & Coordination: Builds alignment between engineering, contractors, permitting agencies, utilities, and management.

Design Conflict Resolution: Resolves field design conflicts quickly and coordinates engineering revisions.

Quality Assurance: Verifies work against designs and standards and drives right-first-time execution.

Safety & Compliance: Promotes safe work practices and compliance with market standards.

Problem Solving: Resolves complex field issues and removes barriers to project success.

AI Adoption & Applied Productivity: Uses AI tools to enhance reporting, documentation, analysis, and project execution.

Execution & Accountability: Delivers projects on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations.

EEO

Gigapower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Gigapower is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify a member of our Talent Acquisition team.