Telecommunications Field Technician - FAA

Tetra Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, seeks Telecommunications Field Technicians to support the FAA in maintaining and upgrading NAS infrastructure. This role requires significant travel across the Western U.S. to install, upgrade, and remove telecom equipment at FAA sites.

Hands-on experience with telecom systems installation, electrical work, and light construction is preferred. Salary is based on experience, with a range of $75,000 to $95,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years relevant experience or High School Diploma plus 10 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years’ direct experience in maintenance of telecommunications and/or enterprise networks.
• Experience in design and installation of network topology (cabling, cabling infrastructure, jacks, etc.)
• Significant experience with IP networks and or Enterprise Services preferred.
• Ability to climb towers and work at heights (if required, must meet safety requirements).
• Proficiency in light construction, trenching, and low voltage (120V and below) electrical installation.
• Knowledge of general electrical and grounding installation practices (Critical and Essential power runs)
• Work Eligibility: FAA clearance and U.S. government public trust suitability

Responsibilities

• Support installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment including LAN/WAN, DDS and T1, routers, modems, PCs and internet connections.
• Installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN/PoE networks, Wi‑Fi, and Enterprise IP Services in an operational environment.
• Experience working in and around critical operational equipment.
• Experience performing and documenting site surveys of new and existing facilities.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity including climbing, lifting, and crawling to install network cable and equipment.
• Perform light construction and electrical work to support telecommunications infrastructure upgrades.
• Climb towers to install, align, or remove antennas and waveguide.
• Perform small‑scale trenching using hand tools and light equipment.
• Conduct technical site surveys and develop survey reports and support installation plans in coordination with FAA stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for voice‑grade, data‑comm, digital, and IP telecommunications cutovers.
• Ability to organize complex work into executable work plan for self and team.
• Ability to communicate issues or concerns affecting the tasks and assist in resolution.
• Support service‑improvement working groups with the development of service analysis.
• Provide support for service restoration activities.
• Assist in the resolution of open/chronic trouble tickets.
• Develop post‑outage assessment documents and evaluate post outage assessment documents for significant outages.

Skills

LAN/WAN installation

IP networks

Electrical installation

Light construction

Tower climbing

Site surveys

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree +8 years

High School Diploma +10 years

Tools

PBX/VOIP equipment

Networking installation tools

Job description

Telecommunications Field Technician - FAA

Job Description
LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking Field Technicians to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in maintaining and upgrading National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure. This role requires significant travel across the Western U.S. to install, upgrade, and remove telecommunications and infrastructure-related equipment at FAA sites. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with installing and commissioning telecommunications systems, electrical installation, and light construction work.

Salary is based on relevant years of experience - $75,000 - $95,000 / year

Job Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following

Support installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment including local area networks (LAN) wide area networks (WAN), serial data service, digital broadband service (DDS and T1), routers, modems, personal computers and internet connections, analog voice services, telephones, fax machines, telephone switching equipment (PBX/VOIP)

Installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN/PoE networks, Wi‑Fi, and Enterprise IP Services in an operational environment.

Experience working in and around critical operational equipment.

Experience performing and documenting site surveys of new and existing facilities.

Ability to perform moderate physical activity including climbing, lifting, and crawling to install network cable and equipment.

Perform light construction and electrical work (site preparation work) to support telecommunications infrastructure upgrades.

Climb towers to install, align, or remove antennas and waveguide (if required).

Perform small‑scale trenching using hand tools and light equipment (e.g., mini‑excavators, skid steers, trenchers, drills, compactors).

Conduct technical site surveys and develop survey reports and support the development of installation plans in coordination with FAA stakeholders.

Provide technical support for voice‑grade, data‑comm, digital, and IP telecommunications cutovers.

Ability to organize complex work into executable work plan for self and team.

Ability to communicate issues or concerns affecting the tasks and assist in resolution.

Support service‑improvement working groups with the development of service analysis.

Provide support for service restoration activities.

Assist in the resolution of open/chronic trouble tickets.

Develop post‑outage assessment documents and evaluate post outage assessment documents for significant outages such as analysis of contractor post‑mortem and Reason‑for‑Outage (RFO) reports.

Ability to provide liaison function with various FAA lines of business and external customers.

Ensure compliance with FAA safety standards and Government telecommunications regulations.

Maintain and provide detailed documentation of as‑built installations, repairs, and site conditions.

Required Qualifications - A successful candidate will have

Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years relevant experience or High School Graduate plus 10 years relevant experience

A minimum of 8 years’ direct experience in maintenance of telecommunications and/or enterprise networks for both small, and large sites.

Experience in design and installation of network topology (cabling, cabling infrastructure, jacks, etc.)

Significant experience with IP networks and or Enterprise Services preferred.

Ability to climb towers and work at heights (if required, must meet safety requirements).

Proficiency in light construction, trenching, and low voltage (120V and below) electrical installation.

Knowledge of general electrical and grounding installation practices (Critical and Essential power runs)

Work Requirements and Additional Information

Must be eligible to obtain necessary clearances to work, including FAA suitability and U.S. Government public trust clearance.

Clean driving record required and willingness to provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) upon request

Significant nationwide travel required (75%-100%).

Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, climb work ladders, use portable power tools, and work in varied weather and terrain conditions.

• Primarily computer‑based work; meetings or collaboration may be required.
• Outdoor work with exposure to variable weather conditions

About LS Technologies
At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, we're enhancing our nation’s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add-ons that speak to our growing employees’ needs. Join us in delivering high‑quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners. In 2024 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

EEO Commitment

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.We invite applications from all interested parties.

Requesting an Accommodation
LS Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by LS Technologies and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with LS Technologies and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please send us an email [e-mail] or speak with your recruiter.

Compensation (Pay Bands)
Salary at LST is determined by a wide array of factors, such as (but not limited to) education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, location, and clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full‑time, 40 hour/week status. Part‑time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of LSTs total compensation package for employees. ** In compliance with local laws, LS Technologies presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C.
Benefits offered to all employees who work 30+ hours per week: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Holidays.

• The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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