Field Deployment Engineer: Fiber/Wireless Network Install

WaveDivision Holdings, LLC; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

PTO

Job summary

Astound is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and administer internet access infrastructure across company and customer environments. You will work with routers, switches, fiber, wireless gear, and power systems, conducting site surveys and coordinating with vendors and property stakeholders.

This role includes on-call rotations, documentation updates, and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with LAN and WAN Technology.
• 1 - 2+ years of Project Management Experience.
• 1 year of experience with microwave and millimeter wave components.
• Working knowledge of network protocols, architectures, and core equipment including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Understanding of system design concepts such as load balancing and redundancy, with the ability to support network setup and configuration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to various audiences.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong time management skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and ability to follow direction and complete tasks.
• Physical capability to perform fieldwork, including lifting equipment, handling wiring, and working in tight spaces.
• Willingness to travel locally, participate in hands-on work, and operate a company vehicle with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot a variety of network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and fiber/copper infrastructures.
• Conduct site surveys to assess build paths and develop effective wireless deployment solutions.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction partners to obtain bid documentation and support vendor management.
• Perform building inspections and preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) on new and existing sites.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and upload to internal systems.
• Support 24/7 on-call rotation for network operations and issue resolution.
• Contribute to process improvements and special projects to increase efficiency and network performance.
• Travel locally to customer sites and client facilities to install and service networks.

Skills

LAN/WAN Technology

Project Management

Microwave/millimeter wave

Network protocols

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Independence & teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Job description

Astound is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and administer internet access infrastructure across company and customer environments. You will work with routers, switches, fiber, wireless gear, and power systems, conducting site surveys and coordinating with vendors and property stakeholders.

This role includes on-call rotations, documentation updates, and contributing to process improvements.