Field Network Deployment Engineer

Astound; Washington; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, STD

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Astound is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to install, maintain, and troubleshoot internet access infrastructure across company and customer environments in WA and OR. You will handle site surveys, vendor coordination, and project scheduling while working with routers, switches, servers, fiber, and wireless systems.

Responsibilities include inspections, installations, documentation, and on-call support to ensure reliable network performance.

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.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong time management.
• Willingness to travel locally and operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to assess build pathways and develop wireless deployment solutions.
• Coordinate project schedules and ensure clear communication across property management, customers, internal teams, and vendors.
• Perform building inspections and preventive maintenance inspections on sites, addressing issues.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, servers, fiber, and wireless equipment.
• Perform fiber and copper cable installations, terminations, and splicing.
• Apply basic DC/AC power knowledge following safety practices.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation in internal systems.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for network operations support.
• Contribute to special projects to improve efficiency and performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LAN and WAN technology

Project management

Microwave & millimeter wave

Network protocols & core gear

Load balancing & redundancy

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Detail-oriented & organized

Travel locally & valid driver's

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Astound is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to install, maintain, and troubleshoot internet access infrastructure across company and customer environments in WA and OR. You will handle site surveys, vendor coordination, and project scheduling while working with routers, switches, servers, fiber, and wireless systems.

Responsibilities include inspections, installations, documentation, and on-call support to ensure reliable network performance.