Field Communications Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

Jobtailor; Fruitland (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a field-facing telecommunications technician to maintain and troubleshoot enterprise communication systems across power plants, mountain-site locations, and other mission-critical facilities. You will install and improve field-based assets, address design gaps, and modify designs to boost reliability.

The role requires traveling statewide, working outdoors, and overtime as needed, with a safety-first mindset and strong collaboration with vendors and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise communication systems in a field or plant environment.
• Working knowledge of microwave links, fiber backbones, radio systems and related network equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and adapt designs in the field.
• Strong collaboration with vendors and internal partners.
• Safety-first mindset and willingness to travel statewide.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting communication systems that support power plants, mountain-top sites, and other mission-critical facilities
• Installing and improving field-based technical assets, addressing design gaps, and modifying designs to improve reliability
• Responding to outages and supporting disaster recovery efforts by rerouting traffic and restoring services quickly and safely
• Coordinating with third-party vendors and partners when issues require escalation or specialized support
• Supporting a wide geographic area alongside other technicians to ensure safe coverage and timely response
• Helping protect critical infrastructure by supporting physical security systems and compliance with security protocols

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a field-facing telecommunications technician to maintain and troubleshoot enterprise communication systems across power plants, mountain-site locations, and other mission-critical facilities. You will install and improve field-based assets, address design gaps, and modify designs to boost reliability.

The role requires traveling statewide, working outdoors, and overtime as needed, with a safety-first mindset and strong collaboration with vendors and