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Buckeye Mountain

Field Network Engineer

Chicago, IL

You will execute the physical builds, network installations, and site commissioning that bring new ... Our Senior Network Engineer provides remote engineering support; you are the technical presence and ...

F2Onsite

Network Refresh Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$24.25 - $31.25/hr

... Follow installation diagrams, work orders, and engineering documentation • Label and organize cabling according to standards • Perform basic network connectivity testing and validation • ...

Ho Chunk, Inc.

IL · On-site

Network Installation (Cable) Experience (Inside and/or Outside Plant) * Network (Cable) Termination and Splicing Experience (Fiber and/or Copper) * Network (Cable) Maintenance & Inspection Experience ...

Ho Chunk, Inc.

IL · On-site

Network Installation (Cable) Experience (Inside and/or Outside Plant) * Network (Cable) Termination and Splicing Experience (Fiber and/or Copper) * Network (Cable) Maintenance & Inspection Experience ...

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What is the difference between Internship Network Installation Engineer vs Network Installation Technician?

AspectInternship Network Installation EngineerNetwork Installation Technician
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate with basic certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+)Relevant certifications often required, such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised, often in training or internship settingsField or on-site installation work, often hands-on
Industry UsageUsed in training programs, entry-level roles, or internshipsCommonly employed in telecommunications, IT services, and network providers

The Internship Network Installation Engineer is an entry-level role focused on gaining experience in network setup under supervision, often as part of an internship program. In contrast, a Network Installation Technician is a more hands-on, field-based role responsible for installing and maintaining network hardware and infrastructure. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, the internship position emphasizes learning and development, whereas the technician role involves direct service delivery.

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Field Network Engineer

Chicago, IL

Buckeye Mountain
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Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Role

We are hiring a Field Network Engineer to be our on-site network expert for NaaS deployments. You will execute the physical builds, network installations, and site commissioning that bring new customer sites online. You are comfortable working with your hands in the field — cabling, racking, mounting, aligning — and you understand networking well enough to implement configurations and troubleshoot issues on-site. Our Senior Network Engineer provides remote engineering support; you are the technical presence and on the ground. Customer service, attention to detail and consistency are our key attributes.

What You'll Own

Field Installation & Physical Build

• Execute physical rack and stack of server and network hardware at field deployment sites

• Install, run, and terminate structured cabling and patch panels to specification

• Mount, align, and commission wireless access points and antenna systems

• Deploy and commission 60GHz backhaul radio links — alignment, link budget validation, performance testing

• Assist with solar and power system installation and commissioning at off-grid sites

Network Configuration & Commissioning

• Implement network configurations designed by the Senior Network Engineer — switching, VLANs, routing, firewall rules

• Perform on-site NaaS site commissioning including connectivity validation and handoff testing

• Contribute to NaaS network architecture for new deployment types

• Troubleshoot on-site network and connectivity issues; escalate to Cody Jones for remote engineering support

• Configure and validate enterprise wireless access points and RF systems

Documentation & Handoff

• Produce as-built network diagrams and installation documentation for every deployment

• Complete formal site handoff documentation per the company's 12-phase deployment framework

• Maintain accurate records of hardware, cabling, and configuration for all active sites

• Assist in improving processes to provide learning opportunities to both internal and external personnel

What We're Looking For

Required

• 3+ years in a field engineering, network installation, or systems integration role

• Solid networking fundamentals — VLANs, routing, switching, IP addressing, subnetting

• Hands-on structured cabling experience — pulling, terminating, testing Cat5e/Cat6

• Experience configuring enterprise switches, routers, or wireless access points in the field

• Comfortable working in varied physical environments — rooftops, equipment rooms, outdoor installations, elevated structures

• Strong documentation habits — as-built drawings, installation checklists, site records

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; able to travel frequently

• Ability to work at heights — climbing experience or willingness to obtain certification

• Attention to detail when performing repetitive tasks and the ability to multitask

Preferred

• Experience with 60GHz, 5GHz, or microwave point-to-point/point-to-multipoint wireless systems

• RF fundamentals — link budgets, Fresnel zones, interference analysis, antenna alignment

• Solar and off-grid power system installation experience

• Wireless site survey experience

• Fiber optic splicing and termination

Details

• Location: Field-based — Chicago, IL preferred; deployment locations vary nationally

• Travel: 50–75% — this is a field-based role

• Employment type: Full-time