Field Engineer (Telecom / Data Center)

Rise Technical; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading telecom infrastructure company is looking for a proactive Field Engineer in Portland, OR. The position focuses on the installation and maintenance of telecom and data center infrastructure, requiring expertise in fiber splicing and equipment from Juniper, Ciena, and Huawei. Ideal candidates will take ownership on site and prefer a role that offers long-term progression with no micromanagement. Benefits include a competitive salary, 401(k), and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Background as a Field Engineer with hands-on experience.
• Comfortable with basic network testing including Ethernet.
• Seeking a proactive role with ownership on site.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of telecom and data center infrastructure.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting within SLA requirements.
• Participation in an on-call rota to support customer sites.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Basic network testing

Rack and stack

Cable pulling

Ownership

Tools

Juniper

Ciena

Huawei

Job description

Recruitment Director - Tech & Engineering

$70,000 – $85,000 + Overtime | 401(k) | Medical | PTO | Holidays | Training | Career Progression

Portland, OR – Local Patch (Home Every Night)

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Are you a Field Engineer looking to join a close-knit, well-respected telecoms company that genuinely values its people and delivers work for top-tier customers all within a local patch?

An excellent opportunity for a Field Engineer to work in top-tier environments with no micromanagement and clear long-term career progression supported with modern training!

This well-established global business designs, deploys, and supports telecom infrastructure across four core sectors: subsea, wireless, data centers, and fixed-line networks. With significant growth plans across the US, they are expanding their skilled Field Engineering team to support flagship customer sites.

The role is a hands‑on field position focused on data center and telecom environments, covering fiber, racks, cabling, power, maintenance, and commissioning. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment from vendors such as Juniper, Ciena, and Huawei, responding to maintenance calls within SLA requirements, and working in line with all SHEQ and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Field Engineer who takes ownership on site and wants long‑term progression within a stable, growing organization.

The Role

• Covering a local territory (1–2 regular customer sites)
• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telecom and data center infrastructure
• Fiber splicing and structured cabling works
• Juniper, Ciena, and Huawei equipment
• Rack & stack and equipment installation
• Fault finding, troubleshooting, and SLA‑based maintenance support
• Participation in an on‑call rota

The Person

• Background as a Field Engineer
• Hands‑on: Splicing, Rack & stack, Cable pulling, Juniper, Ciena, and Huawei equipment
• Comfortable with basic network testing (Ethernet testing, OSA)
• A well‑rounded Field Engineer who takes ownership on site
• Seeking a local patch role supporting top‑tier customers
• Own vehicle required and willingness to take part in an on‑call rota

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Telecommunications, Engineering Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance