Telecommunications Engineer

Position Title: Field Engineer – Telecom / Data Center

Location: [Insert Location if applicable]

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits: Car Allowance + Fuel Allowance

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overtime Available: Yes

On-Call Requirement: No

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Engineer with experience in telecommunications and data center environments. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for the installation, cabling, maintenance, and support of network and data center infrastructure. This is a key position within our engineering team, supporting a variety of mission-critical deployments and customer projects.

You’ll play an essential role in ensuring that infrastructure work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while also adhering to SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality) guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Infrastructure Support

Install and cable telecommunications and data center equipment.

Run and terminate power, fibre, and Ethernet cabling to specified positions in racks and panels.

Install grounding equipment and ensure adherence to grounding standards.

Clean and inspect fiber connections and ensure proper labeling of equipment and cabling.

Smart Hands & Technical Support

Provide 24/7 support as part of a scheduled escalation rotation (not on-call based).

Offer Smart Hands services including:

Equipment racking/de-racking

Power cycling and soft reboots of network and server hardware

Hardware troubleshooting

Light level testing and connection of test routers

Quality Assurance & Site Management

Conduct POP (Point of Presence) site housekeeping and post-installation quality inspections.

Supervise third-party subcontractors working on-site.

Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards during all activities.

Additional Engineering Services

Assist with:

Rack and cage builds

Structured cabling installs (copper, multimode, and single-mode fibre)

Cabling according to diagrams and site plans

Circuit migrations, audits, and testing

Ideal Candidate Profile

Prior experience in telecom, fiber optic, or data center field engineering.

Strong hands-on skills with cabling, infrastructure installs, and troubleshooting.

Comfortable working in a structured and safety-conscious environment.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with full-time permanent employment

Vehicle and fuel allowances for field work

Opportunities for overtime

Career development in a fast-growing, technical environment