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Field Engineer (Telecom / Data Center)

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Field Engineer (Telecom / Data Center)
$70,000 - $85,000 + Overtime | 401(k) | Medical | PTO | Holidays | Training | Career Progression
Portland, OR - Local Patch (Home Every Night)

Are you a Field Engineer looking to join a close-knit, well-respected telecoms company that genuinely values its people and delivers work for top-tier customers all within a local patch?

An excellent opportunity for a Field Engineer to work in top-tier environments with no micromanagement and clear long-term career progression supported with modern training!

This well-established global business designs, deploys, and supports telecom infrastructure across four core sectors: subsea, wireless, data centers, and fixed-line networks. With significant growth plans across the US, they are expanding their skilled Field Engineering team to support flagship customer sites.

The role is a hands-on field position focused on data center and telecom environments, covering fiber, racks, cabling, power, maintenance and commissioning. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment from vendors such as Juniper, Ciena, and Huawei, responding to maintenance calls within SLA requirements, and working in line with all SHEQ and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Field Engineer who takes ownership on site and wants long-term progression within a stable, growing organization.

The Role
* Covering a local territory (1-2 regular customer sites)
* Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telecom and data center infrastructure
* Fiber splicing and structured cabling works
* Juniper, Ciena, and Huawei equipment
* Rack & stack and equipment installation
* Fault finding, troubleshooting, and SLA-based maintenance support
* Participation in an on-call rota

The Person

* Background as a Field Engineer
* Hands-on: Splicing, Rack & stack, Cable pulling, Juniper, Ciena, and Huawei equipment
* Comfortable with basic network testing (Ethernet testing, OSA)
* A well-rounded Field Engineer who takes ownership on site
* Seeking a local patch role supporting top-tier customers
* Own vehicle required and willingness to take part in an on-call rota