Technician Engineering Field

UtiliQuest; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Walkout Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing field engineering activities, planning and designing new cable routes, and ensuring compliance with permitting requirements. You will collaborate with a diverse team to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a focus on safety and quality. This position offers a pathway to professional growth with hands-on training and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about telecommunications and eager to make a difference, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in OSP Engineering required.
• Familiarity with permitting requirements and construction methods essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field engineering activities for new cable routes.
• Coordinate with teams to produce construction drawings.
• Research and evaluate route options for projects.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience with aerial construction methods

Experience with underground construction methods

Cable placement and splicing methods

Familiarity with permitting requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Discover a more connected Field Walkout Technician career

At CableCom, as a Field Walkout Technician, your primary responsibility revolves around the construction and maintenance of plant infrastructure, design, and engineering. The Field Walkout Technician provides a route analysis of outside plant telecommunications. These technicians are the backbone of telecom and service provider companies since they are the primary designers of the entire network.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do as a Field Walkout Technician

• Oversee and manage field engineering activities responsible for planning, designing, and obtaining permits for new cable routes
• Visit customer sites to gather OSP site survey information, evaluate customer requirements and determine the OSP equipment required
• Work as part of a multi-faceted team consisting of engineering, construction, project management, and scheduling personnel, all with a common interest of delivering results to the customer
• Coordinate with drafting and/or GIS personnel located in remote offices to produce construction drawings to be used to construct the network
• Develop base mapping and provide field engineering services required to prepare permit drawings, OSP construction drawings, and final as-built drawings in electronic format
• Research and incorporate permitting requirements from jurisdictional authorities (i.e., state, county, city, railroads, and others) into the OSP design
• Recommend final route based on most economical solution and permitting agency’s requirements
• Research and evaluate various route options associated with the projects. Research shall include aerial and underground options, existing customer conduit and other third party conduit
• Engage daily with the customer’s engineering team and project management staff via emails/phone as well as occasional in-person meetings
• Maintain safe working habits and conditions according to regulations and policies

What you’ll need

• To be at least 18 years old
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Two to four years of experience in the OSP Engineering field
• Experience with aerial and underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• Experience with cable placement and splicing methods and practices
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to travel and work extended hours; overtime and weekends as needed
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
• Familiarity in permitting requirements for state and local agencies
• A working understanding of the Rural Utility Service (RUS) units and their meaning process

Salary Range $23 - $35 per hour

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

If you are interested in learning more about our organization, please visit our website at cablecomllc.us

Building stronger solutions together

Effective January 1, 2024, this position is designated by CableCom as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Wash. SB 5123 (2023), § 2 (to be codified at Title 49, Chapter 49.44 of the Wash. Rev. Code). As such, this position is exempt pursuant to Wash. SB 5123 (2023), the Washington state law related to pre-employment testing for marijuana. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive (and notice to you of the same), you will be subject to pre-employment testing for marijuana and its metabolites.

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.