Sr Field Ops Engineer

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Field Ops Engineer to provide technical leadership and quality assurance for telecom utility power systems, focusing on energy efficiency and compliance with telecom standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical standards and best practices for telecom utility power systems and telecom site integration
• Oversee QA/QC processes for deliverables impacting network power, capacity, reliability, and uptime
• Mentor engineering staff and serve as primary technical contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with telecom codes, Client standards, and client specifications
• Design and review utility substation electrical power systems supporting telecom sites (fiber huts, edge data centers, remote shelters)
• Prepare and review power usage studies (power density, material albedo, battery technologies, PUE calculations, building codes)
• Support business development and field troubleshooting concerns across departments
• Build and strengthen relationships with independent power providers, edge data center developers/lease providers, utilities, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with Legal to structure commercial agreements for strategic partnerships; support energy diligence and contracting for Power Purchase Arrangements (PPA)
• Partner with Client Site Selection teams to evaluate powered-land opportunities and identify new U.S. locations for near-term energy capacity and long-term utility growth
• Coordinate with engineering/design, site development, sustainability, network, policy, communications, construction, legal, and finance teams
• Support development and execution of the data center energy supply strategy; lead and contribute to energy projects as business needs evolve
• Monitor and report PUE for telecom; set baselines and annual targets and drive continuous improvement in energy efficiency and cost performance
• Strive for operational PUE ≤ 1.35 (efficient), with stretch goals ≤ 1.25 for modern builds and ≤ 2.0 for legacy or temporary shelters
• Publish monthly PUE reports and corrective actions for variances ?5% vs. target
• Benchmark and improve PUE in line with industry standards (average PUE for modern facilities is 1.2–1.5; legacy sites may be higher)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, business, environmental science, energy, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience (telecom or utility environments)
• Experience conducting due diligence and managing multiple large-scale projects; knowledge of transmission, distribution, utility peak shaving strategies, prime generation
• Proven technical leadership, quality delivery, and mentoring; strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with standard document and analytics tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, etc.)
• Demonstrated expertise in regulated and de-regulated electrical energy markets
• Travel is expected at 25%
• PE licensure preferred
• Experience with Energy-as-a-Service business models
• 10+ years addressing commercial energy challenges and forging long-term partnerships for large customer loads (international experience desired)