Engineer Construction III | Broadband & Network Infrastructure

Job Title: Engineer – Construction III

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote; significant field work required, approximately 70%)
Duration: 12+ Months
Experience Required: 5–7 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineer – Construction III to support the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple network infrastructure and in-building broadband projects. This role requires a combination of field engineering, construction management, and project coordination experience, with significant time spent at customer sites and in the field.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with in-building network installations, broadband technologies, cabling infrastructure, construction management, and vendor coordination while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple network infrastructure and construction projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate installation of new in-building broadband networks and related equipment.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and financial tracking from initiation through completion.
• Work closely with vendors, contractors, field engineering teams, and customers throughout project execution.
• Perform site evaluations for multi-tenant residential and commercial buildings to determine network compatibility.
• Oversee installation activities involving broadband transmission equipment.
• Produce and maintain accurate as-built documentation.
• Provide operational and technical support to field engineering and sales teams.
• Monitor construction progress while ensuring compliance with project timelines and quality standards.
• Participate in vendor meetings, project status calls, and field inspections.

Required Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in network construction, field engineering, or broadband infrastructure.
• Experience designing and installing in-building network architectures.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
  • Fiber optic cabling
  • CAT6a Ethernet
  • Network switching equipment
• Experience testing and troubleshooting network cabling.
• Knowledge of CATV provider termination points (terminals, pedestals, etc.).
• Experience managing wireless network or cell site construction projects.
• Strong project scheduling and financial management skills.
• Experience working directly with customers and clients.
• Ability to identify workplace hazards and follow safety procedures.
• Comfortable working on ladders (step, extension, and folding ladders).
• Experience drilling in residential and commercial buildings.
• Must have a personal vehicle capable of transporting tools and equipment.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent field experience.
• Experience working on commercial or residential rooftops (flat and pitched).
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and mobile productivity applications.
• Experience supporting broadband, wireless, or telecommunications infrastructure deployments.