Field Engineering Supervisor – Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in optical networking is hiring a Field Engineering Supervisor in Wisconsin to lead a team in fiber network deployments. This travel-heavy role (75%) combines hands-on execution with leadership, ensuring quality and safety on critical infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in telecom and experience with testing and hardware. Competitive salary ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 plus expenses and benefits.

Benefits

Travel opportunities

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in telecom/optical networks.
• 3+ years in leadership or supervisory roles.
• Willing to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a field engineering team.
• Conduct site visits to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide training on fiber testing and network integration.
• Support project delivery and hands-on troubleshooting.

Skills

Telecom/optical networks

Leadership

OTDR knowledge

Nokia hardware experience

Ciena hardware experience

Data center familiarity

Education

BS/BA in engineering or related field

Tools

OTDR

OLTS

Job description

Overview

Join a leader in advanced optical networking and network automation solutions, now hiring a Field Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and technicians on fiber and optical network deployments across the Western U.S. This is a “player-coach” position that combines hands-on field execution with leadership responsibilities, driving project delivery, mentoring a high-performing team, and ensuring quality, safety, and timelines are consistently met. This is a travel-heavy role (approx. 75%) and ideal for someone ready to take ownership of complex, high-impact deployments.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role with real influence on critical infrastructure builds, apply now.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a field engineering team
• Conduct site visits to ensure quality and compliance
• Provide training on fiber testing and network integration
• Support project delivery and hands-on troubleshooting

Skills/Must Have

• 5+ years in telecom/optical networks
• 3+ years in leadership or supervisory roles
• Strong knowledge of OTDR, OLTS, and dispersion testing
• Experience with Nokia and Ciena hardware
• Familiar with Telcordia, ITU standards, and data center environments
• BS/BA in engineering or related field
• Willing to travel up to 75%

Benefits

• Leadership role with major visibility
• Travel, mentorship, and growth opportunities

Salary

• $110,000–$130,000 base + expenses + benefits