Lead Project Engineer

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

• →Quantification & Take-offs: Perform detailed field evaluations and complete full quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials using Bluebeam, Accubid or similar software.
• →Project Execution: Provide field engineering, contract administration, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and submittal tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• →Technical Methods: Assist in establishing construction plans and engineering methods tailored to project specifications and cabling installations.
• →Change Management: Administer, price, track, and submit project change orders.
• →Standards & Training: Develop data center technical training, SOPs, and work instructions to ensure compliance with customer quality plans and industry standards.
• →Testing Oversight: Establish field testing methodologies using industry best practices; provide certifiable training on test equipment systems.
• →Asset Management: Oversee inventory control, tracking, and operations for specialized test equipment and label printing resources.
• →Project Closeout: Coordinate and validate closeout packages, including test reports, redlines, as-built drawings, and warranties.

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering within telecom, connectivity, or data center environments.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar estimating software and the ability to fluently read and interpret blueprints/specifications.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Telecom/Connectivity trade scopes, data center environments, and cabling installation standards.
• Deep understanding of Division 27 specifications.
• Data Management: Ability to accurately maintain internal data systems (Loenbro systems).
• Experience with as-builts, redlines, and project closeout processes.
• Experience using Fluke, EXFO, or similar test equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to design cabling systems adhering to industry standards/Div27 specifications.
• Deep understanding of fiber optic troubleshooting and cleaning methods.

• RCDD certification.
• Exposure to OSP/ISP design.
• Experience in hyperscale data center environments.
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth environments.
• Ability to travel at least 75% of the time.
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience with circuit audits and audit tooling
• Optic installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with MMC terminations/ troubleshooting methods.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
• Indoor data center environment
• Outdoor industrial sites with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather, uneven terrain, or other environmental factors. active hard-hat construction zones, loud, climate-controlled hyperscale data halls, requiring physical mobility, strict adherence to safety protocols,
• Travel requirements: up to 75% of time.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.