Field Network Deployment Engineer

Astound; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, life, STD

Paid Time Off

Floating Holiday

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Astound is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to install and maintain internet access infrastructure across customer environments. You will work with routers, switches, fiber, and wireless gear, conduct site surveys, coordinate with vendors, manage schedules, and complete build documentation.

You will participate in on-call rotations and contribute to efficiency and network optimization through ongoing projects, while meeting safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of LAN/WAN tech experience.
• 1-2+ years of Project Management experience.
• 1 year of microwave and millimeter wave components experience.
• Knowledge of network protocols, architectures, and core equipment (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Understanding of load balancing and redundancy concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication to explain technical concepts.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced environments.
• Reliability and accountability; ability to follow directions.
• Willingness to travel locally and operate a company vehicle.
• Physical capability for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment including routers, switches, and Wi-Fi solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and develop wireless deployment solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to obtain bid documentation.
• Manage project schedules and ensure clear communication with stakeholders.
• Perform building inspections and PMIs on new and existing sites.
• Handle fiber and copper cable installations, terminations, and splicing.
• Apply basic DC/AC power knowledge for safe installations.
• Create as-built documentation and upload to internal systems.
• Support 24/7 on-call rotation for network operations.
• Contribute to process improvements and special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LAN/WAN tech

Project management

Microwave/millimeter wave

Network protocols

Load balancing

Redundancy

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routers

Switches

Servers

Fiber equipment

Wireless equipment

Job description

Astound is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to install and maintain internet access infrastructure across customer environments. You will work with routers, switches, fiber, and wireless gear, conduct site surveys, coordinate with vendors, manage schedules, and complete build documentation.

You will participate in on-call rotations and contribute to efficiency and network optimization through ongoing projects, while meeting safety and quality standards.