Field Engineer 2

Position Overview

The Field Engineer 2 is an experienced field engineering position whose focus is on-site project installation and execution. As the face of Pando Telecom on a customer site, a field engineer must display professionalism and technical expertise as they manage the installation, deployment, testing, and documentation of telecommunications infrastructure. 

A successful field engineer will act as a leader in the field, will ensure that Pando’s technical standards are maintained throughout a deployment, and will take responsibility for delivering a high-functioning system to our customers. 

This position reports directly to the Director of Project Delivery.

Core responsibilities include:

• Management of all on-site aspects of a project to ensure that the installation meets or exceeds Pando’s standards for quality and performance. 
• Perform site surveys
  • Document site conditions: identify relevant telecommunications rooms, assess rack/wall space within a telecommunications room, assess power availability, assess cable pathways, assess available horizontal and vertical penetrations
  • Perform a benchmark test of a building: scan the area for relevant cellular signals, and walk-test the building using a scanning receiver and other test equipment
• Review and understand design documentation
  • Assess the proposed solution for constructability based on the actual conditions of the building, and provide feedback to the engineering team as needed
• Oversee the installation of in-building wireless systems
  • Receive and review equipment shipments to verify that all ordered equipment has been accounted for. 
  • Ensure that systems are installed as per the design documentation and according to the designated specifications.
    • In most cases, this will require the management of a subcontractor that is installing cable and electronics. 
    • In some cases, you will be asked to perform installation of cable and electronics. 
  • Termination and testing of cables.
• Perform advanced system green-lighting and commissioning work
• Work with the engineering and project management teams to gather all documentation necessary to verify that the system has been installed properly and is performing as expected
• Provide daily progress reports on projects in Jira. 
• Train other Field Engineers as well as other partners that may be involved in the project

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience installing in-building telecommunications systems, including Wi-Fi and/or DAS.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills, software, databases, and technologies.
• Experience working remotely and in an office environment.
   

Requirements:

• Willingness to travel
  • Our customers have a national footprint, and so do we. You will be expected to travel up to 80% of the time, based on project requirements.
• Time management
  • As a remote employee, you will be expected to work independently and effectively make use of your time to prepare for projects and meet deadlines. 
  • You will work with the Director of Project Delivery to create a schedule that prioritizes project/company needs. 
• A valid driver's license and background check
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Compensation: 

• Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD
• Performance Bonuses
• Cell phone stipend/ home internet reimbursement, $50/month

 Benefits:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k