Wireless Field Engineer: Towers, Networks & Training

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

All business travel expenses covered

Ongoing training and certification

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Wireless Field & Tower Technician to build, maintain and support point-to-point microwave networks across towers, rooftops and sites.

This hands-on, field-based role combines ~80% ground-based engineering with ~20% tower climbing, with a six-month contract and a clear pathway to permanent employment, plus ongoing training and climbing certifications. Travel to local and regional sites is required, with a company vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience within wireless, microwave or related network infrastructure.
• Proven experience in a field engineering position.
• At least two years of tower climbing experience.
• Current Authorised Climber and Rescue certification.
• Experience installing and commissioning network or communications equipment.
• Confidence working safely at height in changing field environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain and upgrade microwave and wireless network infrastructure.
• Respond to outages and troubleshoot network, RF and hardware issues.
• Complete engineering work on towers, rooftops and other communications structures.
• Support new network builds and upgrades to existing sites.
• Install equipment and complete fibre termination, cabling and site work.
• Act as the on-site technical contact for subcontractors and other delivery partners.
• Produce clear daily reports detailing completed work and site activity.
• Participate in ongoing technical training and certification programmes.
• Travel to local and regional sites, including occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Wireless/microwave

Field engineering

Tower climbing

Authorised Climber & Rescue

Valid US driver's license

Willing to travel

Job description

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Wireless Field & Tower Technician to build, maintain and support point-to-point microwave networks across towers, rooftops and sites.

This hands-on, field-based role combines ~80% ground-based engineering with ~20% tower climbing, with a six-month contract and a clear pathway to permanent employment, plus ongoing training and climbing certifications. Travel to local and regional sites is required, with a company vehicle provided.