Wireless Survey Engineer — Ekahau / Passive & Active Site Surveys — Austin, TX

Valen Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Valen Solutions, LLC is seeking a Wireless Survey Engineer to perform enterprise Wi‑Fi site surveys, analyze RF conditions and provide deployment recommendations and technical reports for Austin, TX projects.

The role covers passive assessment of existing networks, active AP-on-a-stick surveys, and post‑deployment validation, with a project-based onsite engagement requiring strong Ekahau skills and clear, evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on enterprise wireless survey experience using Ekahau.
• Experience preparing survey projects, collecting RF measurements, interpreting results and generating reports.
• Working knowledge of 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz networks, interference, channel planning and roaming.
• Ability to explain findings with survey evidence.

Responsibilities

• Review building plans and survey objectives; plan access.
• Prepare survey floor plans in Ekahau with accurate scale and boundaries.
• Conduct passive surveys to measure coverage, signal quality and interference.
• Identify coverage gaps, channel overlaps and rogue APs.
• Conduct AP-on-a-stick testing to evaluate locations and mounting.
• Perform post-deployment connectivity and validation checks.
• Analyze findings and recommend AP additions, removals, relocation.
• Produce labeled AP layouts, heatmaps and English findings report.
• Submit complete survey deliverables and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Ekahau expertise

Wireless survey

RF analysis

Report writing

CFCWNA/CWDP knowledge

Tools

Ekahau software

RF measurement hardware

Laptop/computer

Job description

Wireless Survey Engineer — Ekahau / Passive & Active Site Surveys — Austin, TX

Engagement: Project-based contract | Onsite

Valen Solutions is seeking a Wireless Survey Engineer to perform enterprise Wi‑Fi site surveys, analyze RF conditions and produce deployment recommendations and technical reports.

The work includes passive assessment of existing wireless networks, active/AP-on-a-stick surveys, and agreed post-deployment validation.

Responsibilities

• Review building plans, existing access-point information, survey objectives and site-access requirements.
• Prepare survey floor plans in Ekahau, including accurate scale, survey boundaries and relevant environmental characteristics.
• Conduct passive surveys to measure existing coverage, signal quality, channel utilization and interference.
• Identify coverage gaps, overlapping channels, rogue access points and Wi‑Fi or non‑Wi‑Fi interference sources.
• Conduct AP-on-a-stick testing to evaluate proposed access‑point locations, mounting orientation and RF propagation.
• Perform agreed post‑deployment connectivity, performance and failover validation.
• Analyze findings and recommend access‑point additions, removals, relocation and mounting arrangements.
• Produce labelled AP layouts, heatmaps, site‑authorized photographs and an English‑language findings and recommendations report.
• Submit complete survey deliverables and correct deficiencies identified during review.

Required technical experience

• Hands‑on enterprise wireless survey experience using Ekahau.
• Experience preparing survey projects, collecting RF measurements, interpreting results and generating reports.
• Working knowledge of 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz wireless networks; signal strength, signal‑to‑noise ratio, attenuation and interference; channel planning, channel width, coverage overlap and roaming; access‑point placement, antenna characteristics and mounting orientation; and passive surveys, AP‑on‑a‑stick testing and wireless performance validation.
• Ability to distinguish measured network conditions from predictive modelling and proposed design changes.
• Ability to explain findings and support recommendations with survey evidence.
• Relevant Ekahau, CWNA or CWDP certifications are preferred.

Required tools and equipment

• A valid Ekahau software licence supporting the assigned survey, analysis and reporting functions.
• Compatible wireless survey and RF measurement hardware appropriate for the required frequency bands.
• A laptop or supported survey device capable of running the required software.
• An AP‑on‑a‑stick kit with suitable temporary mounting and power arrangements for active survey assignments.
• Supporting accessories needed to complete the agreed survey safely and reliably.
• The exact hardware configuration must be suitable for the assignment. A specific Ekahau hardware model has not yet been established as a client requirement.
• Customer access points, building plans and existing AP information are provided or coordinated through the project. Where work at height is required, suitable lifting equipment, a qualified operator and necessary safety arrangements are coordinated with the customer.

Depending on the assigned survey, deliverables include:

• Survey findings and technical recommendations.
• Recommended AP quantities and labelled placement diagrams.
• Mounting directions and installation guidance.
• Heatmaps covering required RF metrics across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz.
• Interference findings and rogue‑AP observations where applicable.
• Authorized photographs of proposed or changed AP locations.
• Results of agreed active and post‑deployment validation tests.

Reporting must distinguish operating networks and measured results from modelling for bands or services that are not deployed.

Working arrangements

• Assignments are scheduled according to project requirements and confirmed site access. Typical access hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. local time, with onsite workdays planned for up to eight hours. Additional hours require prior approval.
• Engineers must meet applicable background‑screening, confidentiality, data‑security and site‑onboarding requirements. Survey data and reports must be handled securely.
• This is project-based work without guaranteed continuous hours. Exact dates, survey scope, expected effort and reporting deadlines are confirmed before each assignment.