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Charles B

@charlesb

Field Engineer at PG&E Electric Distribution validating utility projects and coordinating safe outages, clearances, and construction readiness.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a role suited to my experience in field engineering and frontline management, where I can guide crews, contractors, and project teams through complex utility and construction work.

At PG&E Electric Distribution, I perform field engineering for overhead and underground distribution projects, checking site conditions and constructability before work begins. I review construction plans against GO95 and GO128, coordinate outages and clearances, and document field updates in EDGIS and SAP.

At Ericsson, I advanced from Field Engineer to Project Manager, overseeing wireless infrastructure deployments, contractor teams, schedules, budgets, and network activation. I also handled field engineering, troubleshooting, and integration of network systems.

Across utility and telecom construction projects, I’ve supported job walks, inspections, safety and quality checks, material tracking, and closeout documentation. My experience includes PG&E systems and applications, utility construction standards, and project tools such as Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Field Engineer – Electric Operations

Current

PG&E Electric Distribution

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Independently perform field engineering for OH/UG distribution projects, validating site conditions and constructability. Manage material orders, coordinate outages, and complete documentation to support safe crew operations.

Senior Field Engineer – Construction & Field Operations

BallisTech Solutions

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Lead site walks, inspections, and field verification for utility and telecom construction projects. Coordinate contractors and project teams to ensure safe and efficient field execution.

Field Engineering Constructability Reviews Site Inspections contractor coordination Quality Control (QC)As Built Documentation Scheduling Material Tracking Field Reporting

Field Engineer – Outside Plant & Utility

MasTec Communications

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)

Conduct constructability reviews, QC inspections, and field validations for OSP telecom and utility projects. Support closeouts, as-built documentation, and redline updates.

Constructability Reviews Quality inspection Field Validations OSP Telecom Utility Projects Drawing Review Permits As Built Documentation Redline Revisions contractor coordination

Engineering & Field Operations Manager

Ericsson

Mar 2008 - Aug 2023 (15 years 5 months)

Advanced from Field Engineer to Project Manager overseeing large-scale wireless infrastructure deployments. Directed field operations, construction execution, and network activation activities.

Field Engineering Project Management Wireless Infrastructure Construction Execution Contractor Management Network Integration Troubleshooting QA&QC Punch List Permitting Material logistics Project Sequencing

Project Manager - Field Operations

Verizon

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Managed contractors and vendors for utility and telecom infrastructure projects. Led site walks, inspections, QC reviews, and punch list tracking.

Contractor Management Vendor Management Site Walks Inspections QC Reviews Punch List Schedule Tracking Risk Identification Project Control Materials Tracking Close Out Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science, Technology Management

Grade: 3.9 GPA

B.S. in Technology Management with emphasis in Project/Construction Management and Operations & Business Analytics. Graduated with a 3.9 GPA.

DeVry University

Associate of Applied Science, Electronics & Engineering Technology

Grade: 3.9 GPA

A.A.S. in Electronics & Engineering Technology with emphasis in Electrical Systems, Engineering Technology & Industrial Controls. Graduated with a 3.9 GPA.