Telecommunications Engineer

TGS International Group; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecom infrastructure specialist seeks an experienced L2 Field Engineer for deployment and maintenance of network and data center infrastructure. This senior, hands-on role emphasizes technical expertise and leadership, requiring proficiency in telecoms infrastructure and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include leading field operations, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality installations across critical environments, all while adhering to SLAs and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in telecoms infrastructure.
• Strong background in network commissioning and fault resolution.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-based deployment and first line maintenance.
• Act as the technical escalation point for network faults.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure installations meet quality and performance standards.

Skills

Hands-on telecoms infrastructure build experience

Network commissioning

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

OTDR

Fusion splicing equipment

Ethernet/OSA testing equipment

Structured cabling tools

Job description

We are partnering with a global telecoms infrastructure specialist delivering high-performance connectivity solutions across hyperscale, carrier and enterprise environments.

Due to continued growth across the US market, they are now seeking an experienced L2 Field Engineer to lead complex deployment and maintenance activities across critical network and data center infrastructure.

This is a senior, hands-on field role suited to engineers who combine deep technical expertise with leadership capability and strong problem-solving skills.

The Role

As an L2 Field Engineer, you will:

• Lead field-based deployment and first line maintenance activities
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex network faults
• Support and mentor junior engineers
• Ensure installations meet defined quality and performance standards
• Maintain strict adherence to SLA, safety and compliance requirements

You will operate across live carrier-grade and hyperscale environments where precision, accountability and technical depth are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide First Line Maintenance support across a varied customer base
• Lead fault diagnosis and resolution for complex technical issues
• Support new build deployments and commissioning activities
• Perform fiber and copper installations, terminations and testing
• Carry out fusion splicing including ribbon splicing
• Install metalwork, containment and rack & stack services
• Conduct OTDR and Ethernet/OSA testing and analysis
• Oversee 240v AC plug & play and -48v DC connectivity (no energizing prior to certification)
• Supervise internal and external field installation teams
• Define and maintain field quality installation standards
• Conduct quality audits and oversee rectification programs
• Own assigned faults through to resolution
• Produce high-quality project documentation
• Support risk assessments and HSE documentation
• Provide on-call support as required

Technical Experience Required

• Transmission systems (PDH / SDH / DWDM / Optical networks)
• Structured cabling installations to industry standards
• IP WAN / LAN networking and VoIP
• Testing protocols up to 100G environments
• AC/DC power systems and support infrastructure

You should be confident commissioning network infrastructure independently and capable of guiding less experienced engineers.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive hands‑on telecoms infrastructure build experience
• Strong network commissioning background
• Proven ability to resolve complex field issues independently
• Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills