Tower Field Engineer - Banking & Finance

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Washington; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van at home

Travel expenses covered

Contract to hire with permanent path

In-house climbing training

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited seeks a Tower Field Engineer for a contract-to-hire role based in Spokane, WA, with 70% US travel. You will install and maintain wireless infrastructure, climb towers, splice fibre, and support subcontractors on-site.

A company van is provided and travel expenses are covered. Requirements include 2–3 years in wireless/microwave networking, 2+ years climbing, and a current Authorized Climber/Rescue certificate; a US passport and valid licence are essential for

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of wireless/microwave networking experience.
• 2+ years of climbing experience on towers up to 600 ft.
• Must hold current Authorized Climber/Rescue certificate.
• Valid US passport and driving licence; travel is 70% of the role.
• Field engineering experience on communication structures.
• Proactive, reliable and motivated to join a high‑performing team.
• Ability to climb all structure types up to 600 ft (mostly 150–400 ft).
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to outages; diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment on towers and rooftops.
• Construct and maintain wireless infrastructure on towers, rooftops, and structures.
• Install microwave antennas and equipment; align paths and troubleshoot.
• Terminate and splice fibre using advanced equipment.
• Be the on-site technical resource for sub-contractors.

Skills

Wireless networking

Tower climbing

Authorized Climber/Rescue

70% travel

Field engineering

Safety conscious

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a specialist provider of sophisticated point-to-point wireless networks supporting mission-critical trading operations across multiple financial markets. The organization places a strong focus on quality, safety, and technical excellence in delivering and maintaining critical wireless infrastructure.

This company is looking for a motivated Tower Field Engineer who is physically capable, technically driven, and eager to develop their skills. The role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity, with a company van provided for home use and all travel expenses covered.

Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to network outages and diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment on tower and rooftop structures
• New construction and maintenance of wireless infrastructure, towers, rooftops, and other communication structures
• Microwave antenna and equipment installation, path alignment, and troubleshooting
• Terminate and splice fibre using cutting-edge equipment and techniques
• Become the on-site technical resource for sub-contractors during new construction
• Safely operate vehicles, rigging equipment, and capstan winches
• Provide daily reporting on job progress, operational issues, and timeline updates
• Participate in ongoing training and complete all mandatory company certifications

Skills/Must Have:

• 2–3 years of wireless/microwave networking experience, this is the core technical requirement
• 2+ years of climbing experience, comfortable on towers up to 600 feet
• Must hold a current Authorized Climber/Rescue course certificate
• Valid US passport and driving licence, travel is 70% of the role
• Field engineering experience, installation and commissioning on communication structures
• Solid attitude and genuine enthusiasm, they're building a revamped, high-performing team and want people who want to be part of it
• Reliable, proactive, and highly motivated, you don't wait to be told
• Ability to climb all structure types up to 600 feet, majority between 150–400 feet
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, regularly up to 75 lbs, occasionally more
• Long-haul driving, typically 1–4 hours, occasionally up to 10 hours in a shift
• Flexibility for overtime, evenings, on‑call, and occasional weekend work

Desirable Skills:

• OSHA 10 certification
• Fibre knowledge, fusion splicing and OTDR troubleshooting
• Experience with AC/DC power systems
• RF theory and signal flow knowledge
• Spectrum Analyzer and Cable/Antenna Analyzer troubleshooting
• Microwave and/or millimetre wave experience

Contract Details:

• Contract to hire, 6 months with a clear path to permanent
• Van provided and kept at your home address
• All travel expenses covered
• Based in Spokane, WA. 70% travel across the US
• Continuous in-house training and certification development

Benefits:

• Work on genuinely elite wireless infrastructure, the networks you build and maintain operate at the highest performance standards in the world
• In-house climbing training provided, they invest in developing their people
• Van at home, no depot runs, straight to the job
• Contract to hire with a real path to permanent for the right person
• A team that's being rebuilt with quality people who have drive and ambition, get in early and shape it
• Technically challenging every day, microwave, fibre, RF, and tower work all in one role

Salary:

• $35–$45 per hour (depending on experience)