Telecommunications Field Engineer

TGS International Group; Illinois; Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading network infrastructure firm is seeking a Data Centre/Mission Critical Specialist to handle deployment, upgrades, and maintenance in telecom environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecoms field engineering alongside hands-on expertise with various systems. This role offers the chance to lead site activities while mentoring others, providing oversight on technical matters, and engaging in continuous career growth within the company. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecoms field engineering – installations, maintenance & commissioning.
• Hands-on expertise with DWDM, SDH, PDH, Ethernet, IP and VoIP systems.
• Strong fault-finding and test equipment proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leading site-based activities for deployment, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Providing first-line leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Supporting project managers with on-site planning, updates, and reporting.

Skills

Telecoms field engineering

DWDM systems

SDH systems

PDH systems

Ethernet systems

VoIP systems

Fault-finding proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

OTDR

Fluke

OSA

Job description

Data Centre/Mission Critical Specialist - TGS International Group

Location: Chicago

Employment Type: Full‑Time – remote with travel to site as needed

Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000 per year

Package: $75,000 – $80,000 per year + car allowance + overtime and on‑call bonuses

This is an opportunity to join one of the leading network infrastructure and telecoms specialists, known for delivering high‑quality services to global telecom providers, hyperscalers, and enterprise clients. The company supports a wide range of clients across fibre, data centre, transmission, and field services from initial deployment through to long‑term maintenance, with a strong reputation for reliability, rapid response, and technical excellence. It offers a platform for long‑term career progression in a growing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading site‑based activities for deployment, upgrades, and maintenance
• Providing first‑line leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
• Installing, terminating, testing and labelling fibre and copper cabling
• Completing rack and stack builds, cable management, and containment
• Conducting fault diagnosis using OTDR, Ethernet, and OSA test equipment
• Installing and verifying AC (240 V) and DC (–48 V) plug‑and‑play connections
• Managing RAMS and SVSA inspections, ensuring H&S compliance
• Producing project documentation and quality audits to required standards
• Acting as the escalation point for technical issues during projects
• Supporting project managers with on‑site planning, updates, and reporting
• Participating in out‑of‑hours on‑call rota when required

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in telecoms field engineering – installations, maintenance & commissioning
• Hands‑on expertise with DWDM, SDH, PDH, Ethernet, IP and VoIP systems
• Equipment from Ciena, Infinera, Nokia, Juniper, Cisco
• Structured and fibre optic cabling (Cat x, E1, OMx, OSx)
• Strong fault‑finding and test equipment proficiency (OTDR, Fluke, OSA, etc.)
• Excellent understanding of industry standards, cabling practices, and H&S requirements
• Experience supervising or mentoring other engineers
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently across changing field‑based environments

Bonus Points For

• Certifications such as CNCI, CNIT, COPT, CDCTP, or fibre vendor certifications
• Familiarity with ITSM tools, Asset Management Systems, and MS Office
• ITIL or service delivery framework knowledge

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan