Position Overview
The Field Engineer 2 is an experienced field engineering position whose focus is on-site project installation and execution. As the face of Pando Telecom on a customer site, a field engineer must display professionalism and technical expertise as they manage the installation, deployment, testing, and documentation of telecommunications infrastructure.
A successful field engineer will act as a leader in the field, will ensure that Pando’s technical standards are maintained throughout a deployment, and will take responsibility for delivering a high-functioning system to our customers.
This position reports directly to the Director of Project Delivery.
Core responsibilities include:
- Management of all on-site aspects of a project to ensure that the installation meets or exceeds Pando’s standards for quality and performance.
- Perform site surveys
- Document site conditions: identify relevant telecommunications rooms, assess rack/wall space within a telecommunications room, assess power availability, assess cable pathways, assess available horizontal and vertical penetrations
- Perform a benchmark test of a building: scan the area for relevant cellular signals, and walk-test the building using a scanning receiver and other test equipment
- Review and understand design documentation
- Assess the proposed solution for constructability based on the actual conditions of the building, and provide feedback to the engineering team as needed
- Oversee the installation of in-building wireless systems
- Receive and review equipment shipments to verify that all ordered equipment has been accounted for.
- Ensure that systems are installed as per the design documentation and according to the designated specifications.
- In most cases, this will require the management of a subcontractor that is installing cable and electronics.
- In some cases, you will be asked to perform installation of cable and electronics.
- Termination and testing of cables.
- Perform advanced system green-lighting and commissioning work
- Work with the engineering and project management teams to gather all documentation necessary to verify that the system has been installed properly and is performing as expected
- Provide daily progress reports on projects in Jira.
- Train other Field Engineers as well as other partners that may be involved in the project
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience installing in-building telecommunications systems, including Wi-Fi and/or DAS.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn new skills, software, databases, and technologies.
- Experience working remotely and in an office environment.
Requirements:
- Willingness to travel
- Our customers have a national footprint, and so do we. You will be expected to travel up to 80% of the time, based on project requirements.
- Time management
- As a remote employee, you will be expected to work independently and effectively make use of your time to prepare for projects and meet deadlines.
- You will work with the Director of Project Delivery to create a schedule that prioritizes project/company needs.
- A valid driver's license and background check
- The ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Compensation:
- Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD
- Performance Bonuses
- Cell phone stipend/ home internet reimbursement, $50/month
Benefits:
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k
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