Telecoms Field Network Engineer

Job Description

Field Engineer - PDH, SDH, Cisco, Alcatel, Comtel, Microwave Radio Field Engineer, Telecoms Field Engineer, Network Field Engineer, Transmission Engineer, SDH Engineer, PDH Engineer, Microwave Engineer, WAN Engineer, LAN Engineer, MPLS Engineer, Utilities Telecoms Engineer, PDH, SDH, Cisco, Alcatel, Comtel, Microwave Radio, WAN, LAN DC, AC, Power. Glasgow, Scotland | Field‑Based | 24x7 Operational Support Role:
Field Engineer / Telecoms Field Engineer / Network Field Engineer

Location:

Scotland – Field‑Based Role covering sites across Scotland. Type:
Temporary, Contract, Full‑Time.

Hours:

24×7×365 Operational Support Environment. On‑Call Rota, Shift & Emergency Response Coverage Required.

@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract Field Engineer / Telecoms Field Engineer to support utility telecommunications network infrastructure across Scotland. This role supports critical telecommunications networks spanning utility and power environments, delivering installation, commissioning, maintenance, fault resolution and assure activities across operational utility network infrastructure. The successful candidate will possess strong field engineering experience across telecoms, transmission and data networking technologies, combined with excellent troubleshooting capability and the ability to operate effectively within high‑pressure utility and operational environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Field Engineer with strong WAN/LAN, SDH, PDH, Microwave Radio and utility telecoms experience to join a major infrastructure support programme supporting mission‑critical operational networks.

To provide professional field engineering, installation, commissioning, maintenance and assure support services across strategic utility telecommunications networks, ensuring service availability, operational excellence and delivery against contractual SLAs.

• SDH / PDH Transmission Networks
• Microwave Radio Technologies
• Commtel / Xtran Networks
• Cisco Networking Technologies
• Alcatel Networking Equipment
• LAN / WAN Networking
• MPLS Networks
• Routing & Switching
• DC & AC Power Systems
• Utility Telecoms Infrastructure
• Network Monitoring & Fault Resolution
• High Voltage Substation Telecoms

• Deliver field engineering and network support activities across utility telecoms infrastructure
• Perform installation, commissioning and maintenance of telecoms and transmission equipment
• Provide 24x7 first‑line assure and operational support activities
• Support project delivery and technical implementation activities
• Monitor and troubleshoot telecoms and IP networking environments
• Maintain service continuity across critical utility network infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and operational standards

• Deliver installation, commissioning and support services across telecoms network infrastructure
• Perform assure, maintenance and fault resolution activities across utility telecoms networks
• Support SDH, PDH, Microwave Radio, Commtel and Xtran network technologies
• Work collaboratively with Project Engineers to deliver successful implementation activities
• Ensure delivery against agreed SLA, quality and health & safety standards
• Complete project documentation, technical reporting and engineering updates
• Monitor progress against delivery plans and escalations
• Support routing, switching and IP networking environments including WAN, LAN and MPLS
• Provide timely stakeholder communication and operational updates to support teams
• Carry out routine maintenance inspections and nominated RMI activities
• Recommend operational improvements and cost‑saving opportunities where identified
• Operate effectively within live utility and high‑voltage environments

• Successful installation and commissioning of telecoms infrastructure
• Delivery against operational SLAs and quality standards
• High network availability and operational continuity
• Accurate engineering documentation and reporting
• Effective fault diagnosis and resolution
• Safe delivery of engineering activities within utility environments

• Field‑Based Engineering Role
• Utility & Telecoms Infrastructure Environment
• High…