Telecom Technician: Field Install & Fiber/Wireless

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Telecom Technician responsible for the installation, programming, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and systems across Duke Energy facilities.

The role requires experience with fiber optics, microwave, wireless networks, and data networks, plus the ability to operate specialized test gear such as OTDRs and spectrum analyzers; travel up to 25–50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics or related field.
• In lieu of degree, HS diploma/GED with 3+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, test, and maintain telecommunications equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skills across data, fiber optics, microwave, wireless and voice networks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Field mobility

Education

Associate degree in electronics

High school diploma or GED plus 3 years related experience

Tools

OTDR

Spectrum Analyzer

RF Service Monitor

Optical Power Meters

DS1/DS3 Test Sets

Job description

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Telecom Technician responsible for the installation, programming, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and systems across Duke Energy facilities.

The role requires experience with fiber optics, microwave, wireless networks, and data networks, plus the ability to operate specialized test gear such as OTDRs and spectrum analyzers; travel up to 25–50% is expected.