Field Network Engineer: Hands-On Deployments & Commissioning

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking a Field Network Engineer to serve as the on-site network expert for NaaS deployments. You will execute physical builds, cabling, and site commissioning at customer locations, ensuring connectivity and performance.

You will work hands-on in the field, installing racks, mounting wireless APs, configuring switches/routers, and validating end-to-end connectivity. Travel is frequent to deploy nationwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in field engineering, network installation, or systems integration.
• Strong networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, switching, IP addressing, subnetting.
• Hands-on structured cabling: pulling, terminating, testing Cat5e/Cat6.
• Experience configuring enterprise switches, routers, or wireless access points in the field.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work at heights.
• Strong documentation habits: as-built drawings, site records.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical rack and stack of server and network hardware at field deployment sites.
• Install, run, and terminate structured cabling and patch panels to specification.
• Mount, align, and commission wireless access points and antenna systems.
• Deploy and commission 60GHz backhaul radio links — alignment, link budget validation, performance testing.
• Assist with solar and power system installation and commissioning at off-grid sites.
• Implement network configurations designed by the Senior Network Engineer — switching, VLANs, routing, firewall rules.
• Perform on-site NaaS site commissioning including connectivity validation and handoff testing.
• Contribute to NaaS network architecture for new deployment types.
• Troubleshoot on-site network and connectivity issues; escalate to Cody Jones for remote engineering support.
• Configure and validate enterprise wireless access points and RF systems.
• Produce as‑built network diagrams and installation documentation for every deployment.
• Complete formal site handoff documentation per the company's 12-phase deployment framework.
• Maintain accurate records of hardware, cabling, and configuration for all active sites.
• Assist in improving processes to provide learning opportunities to both internal and external personnel.

Skills

Field engineering

Network installation

Systems integration

Networking fundamentals

Structured cabling

Enterprise hardware config

Site travel

Documentation

Work at heights

Tools

Switches/ Routers/ APs

VLANs

Cable testing tools

Job description

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking a Field Network Engineer to serve as the on-site network expert for NaaS deployments. You will execute physical builds, cabling, and site commissioning at customer locations, ensuring connectivity and performance.

You will work hands-on in the field, installing racks, mounting wireless APs, configuring switches/routers, and validating end-to-end connectivity. Travel is frequent to deploy nationwide.