Field Engineer, Outside Plant Telecommunications

Job overview

The Field Engineer role is a field position based in Plymouth, Michigan, with 80% or more travel and work primarily outdoors. Compensation is not specified. TrueNet Communications plans, designs, builds, and supports communications infrastructure for clients across North America. The engineer gathers and reports field measurements and site information used by design teams to plan new telecommunications infrastructure or modify existing networks. The role supports accurate network design by documenting cable routes, equipment locations, and related field conditions while following customer and company safety guidelines.

What you'll do

• Measure and document proposed telecommunications construction locations, cable routes, and equipment sites
• travel to required work sites
• collect field data using outside-plant engineering tools
• follow customer measurement guidelines and safety requirements
• report notes and data to design team members or managers
• maintain a company vehicle if provided
• attend onsite meetings and training
• perform other assigned duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field engineer

outside plant telecommunications

plymouth mi

truenet communications

osp construction

cable routes

field measurements

network infrastructure

outdoor field work

80%+ travel

microsoft office

high school diploma or ged

safety guidelines

telecommunications design

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary, benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with and understanding of outside plant construction techniques, and intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency. The position requires 80% or more travel, outdoor field work, and use of ladders and power tools more than 50% of the time.

About the employer

TrueNet Communications is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.