Telecommunications Field Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-06
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Engineering
Telecoms Engineering, Systems Engineer
Role:
Level 2 Field Engineer — Fibre & Network Infrastructure
Location:
Chicago
Employment Type:
Full-Time – remote with travel to site as needed
Package: $75,000 – $80,000 car allowance overtime and on-call bonuses
This is an opportunity to join one a 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, they offer a platform for long-term career progression in a growing sector.
As a Level 2 Field Engineer, you’ll act as the on-site technical lead, taking responsibility for installing, maintaining, and commissioning complex telecoms infrastructure while supporting junior engineers. This is a hands-on position with a focus on quality delivery, fault resolution, and continuous improvement across live environments.
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 (240v) and DC (-48v) 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
- 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
- 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
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