Engineering Technician - 100% Travel

System One; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Spending accounts

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

System One in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Engineering Technician for a contract role requiring 100% travel. You will support site preparation, installation of communications racks, and assist with wiring and power infrastructure in field environments.

You will test and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems from schematics and blueprints, coordinate field activities, and assist with commissioning. A high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Comfortable outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Experience with fiber optics, telecom systems, RF or complex electronic equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical docs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Support site preparation for contractor installation of communications racks ranging from wall-mounted racks to multi-rack configurations
• Install critical power circuits, grounding systems, convenience outlets, cable trays, conduits, and related infrastructure as specified within engineering packages
• Support fiber optic cabling, telecom infrastructure, monitors, voice recorder systems, and communications equipment
• Assist in LTE antenna installation activities and establish cable pathways for communications infrastructure
• Remove and replace electrical components, wire bundles, terminal blocks, connectors, and related hardware
• Test and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems utilizing schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical publications, and related documentation
• Troubleshoot, align, calibrate, and repair communications and audio equipment to the component level
• Support testing, operational verification, inspections, and commissioning activities to ensure systems are fully operational
• Install sensors, radios, computers, cabling, and communications systems in fast-paced field environments and varying weather conditions
• Support redline updates and field documentation activities during construction and installation efforts
• Perform additional field installation and technical support duties as assigned

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Field coordination

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR testing

Fiber optics

Telecom cabling

RF equipment

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Technician - 100% Travel
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Type: Contract
Compensation: $25-35
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Support site preparation for contractor installation of communications racks ranging from wall-mounted racks to multi-rack configurations
• Install critical power circuits, grounding systems, convenience outlets, cable trays, conduits, and related infrastructure as specified within engineering packages
• Support fiber optic cabling, telecom infrastructure, monitors, voice recorder systems, and communications equipment
• Assist in LTE antenna installation activities and establish cable pathways for communications infrastructure
• Remove and replace electrical components, wire bundles, terminal blocks, connectors, and related hardware
• Test and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems utilizing schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical publications, and related documentation
• Troubleshoot, align, calibrate, and repair communications and audio equipment to the component level
• Support testing, operational verification, inspections, and commissioning activities to ensure systems are fully operational
• Install sensors, radios, computers, cabling, and communications systems in fast-paced field environments and varying weather conditions
• Support redline updates and field documentation activities during construction and installation efforts
• Perform additional field installation and technical support duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 working outdoors and in extreme weather conditions
• Basic Microsoft Office, internet, and email skills
• Experience 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 preferred
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and field coordination abilities
• Preferred: Military, trade school, technical school, or advanced electronics training; experience supporting radar, radio, telecommunications, networking, or navigational systems

System 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.