Engineering Technician - 100% Travel

100Hires, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Engineering Technician for a 100% travel contract in Wichita, KS. The role involves hands-on installation and commissioning of communications racks, power, grounding, fiber, and telecom infrastructure in dynamic outdoor environments.

You'll read schematics, troubleshoot, install LTE components, and document field activities while traveling. A high school diploma and valid license are required, with willingness to travel up to 100% and lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Comfortable outdoors and in extreme weather.
• Basic Microsoft Office, internet, and email skills.
• 5+ years experience with fiber optics, telecom or complex electronic equipment preferred.
• OTDR testing, telecom cabling, wireless systems or comms infra preferred.
• Able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and docs.
• Strong troubleshooting and field coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support site preparation for contractor installation of communications racks.
• Install power circuits, grounding, outlets, cable trays, conduits per engineering packages.
• Support fiber optic cabling, telecom infra, monitors, voice recorder systems.
• Assist in LTE antenna installation and establish cable pathways.
• Remove/replace electrical components, wire bundles, connectors, hardware.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems per schematics/blueprints.
• Troubleshoot, align, calibrate and repair comms and audio equipment.
• Support testing, verification, inspections, commissioning to ensure operability.
• Install sensors, radios, computers, cabling in field environments.
• Support redline updates and field documentation during construction.

Skills

Field coordination

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

RF/telecom knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OTDR testing

Fiber optics

Telecom cabling

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Technician - 100% TravelLocation: Wichita, KSType: ContractCompensation: $25-35Hours: 40.0ResponsibilitiesSupport site preparation for contractor installation of communications racks ranging from wall-mounted racks to multi-rack configurationsInstall critical power circuits, grounding systems, convenience outlets, cable trays, conduits, and related infrastructure as specified within engineering packagesSupport fiber optic cabling, telecom infrastructure, monitors, voice recorder systems, and communications equipmentAssist in LTE antenna installation activities and establish cable pathways for communications infrastructureRemove and replace electrical components, wire bundles, terminal blocks, connectors, and related hardwareTest and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems utilizing schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical publications, and related documentationTroubleshoot, align, calibrate, and repair communications and audio equipment to the component levelSupport testing, operational verification, inspections, and commissioning activities to ensure systems are fully operationalInstall sensors, radios, computers, cabling, and communications systems in fast-paced field environments and varying weather conditionsSupport redline updates and field documentation activities during construction and installation effortsPerform additional field installation and technical support duties as assignedRequirementsHigh school diploma or GED requiredValid driver’s license requiredAbility to travel up to 100%Ability to lift at least 50 lbsComfortable working outdoors and in extreme weather conditionsBasic Microsoft Office, internet, and email skillsExperience with supporting fiber optics, telecom systems, RF communications, or complex electronic equipment (5+ years preferred)Experience with OTDR testing, telecom cabling, wireless systems, or communications infrastructure preferredAbility to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentationStrong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and field coordination abilitiesPreferred: Military, trade school, technical school, or advanced electronics training; experience supporting radar, radio, telecommunications, networking, or navigational systemsSystem One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.