Engineering and Installation Technician

Location & Compensation

• Location 20250 Vandegrift Blvd,Oceanside, CA, 92058,United States
• Base Pay $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 / Year

Seeking an Engineering & Installation Technician (E&I) Level I to provide direct support to senior technicians and engineers in the field. This is an entry-to-mid-level role ideal for individuals with 1–3 years of experience in IT, logistics, or network infrastructure—particularly those familiar with structured cabling and wireless networking environments. The Technician I will assist in the installation, testing, and maintenance of CAT5e/CAT6 cabling and wireless systems, primarily at Camp Pendleton.

Travel up to 20% (CONUS & OCONUS) is expected, and security clearance sponsorship is available. Eligibility to work on secure DoD facilities is mandatory.

• Assist with structured cabling installation, labeling, and testing of CAT5e/CAT6 systems under supervision.
• Support wireless access point installations, cable terminations, and basic configuration.
• Assist with site surveys by collecting data using approved tools.
• Aid in mounting and connecting routers, switches, patch panels, and organizing telecom spaces.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of cabling or wireless connectivity issues.
• Support maintenance of installation logs, cable maps, and as-built documentation.
• Represent the company professionally during site visits and assist with customer coordination.
• Work under direction of senior technicians or leads to meet schedule and quality requirements.
• Follow all safety standards, PPE requirements, and site-specific and federal regulations.

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience with network cabling (CAT5e/CAT6).
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi networking and access point installations.
• Eligibility to work on DoD and secure government facilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN concepts and IP addressing.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and cable layouts.
• Exposure to network and cabling tools such as Fluke meters, TDRs, Ekahau, or Net Ally.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

• Industry certifications such as BICSI Installer Assistant or CompTIA Network+ (or willingness to pursue).
• Familiarity with fiber optic cabling.
• Understanding of PoE and structured cabling best practices.
• Exposure to network management and monitoring platforms.
• Experience working in secure environments such as military bases or federal facilities.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions and flexible hours as needed.