DAS Field Engineer

Hunt Electric•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hunt Electric is seeking a full-time, experienced DAS Field Engineer, also known as a DAS Integrator, to join their Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) department within the Technology Division. This role is responsible for commissioning, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of Public Safety and commercial Cellular wireless distributed antenna systems (DAS). The position involves collaboration with design engineers, system installers, and project management to deliver in-building wireless systems, and will also contribute to the development and refinement of existing DAS standards, practices, and procedures. Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with extensive services across various markets. With licenses in eight states and offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, Boise, and Denver, the company has been a leader in the Intermountain West since 1986. They offer turn-key services from design-build engineering to construction and maintenance, supported by eight in-house divisions, an on-site prefabrication department, licensed engineers, a specialized workforce, and 24-hour on-call service. Hunt Electric is committed to investing in its employees' strengths, offering competitive pay and benefits to foster successful, long-term careers.

Requirements

Working knowledge and understanding of iBwave design software
Experience and certification on various field test equipment is required (spectrum analyzer, signal generator, optical light source & power meter, RF scanner, etc.)
Possess OEM product experience and certification from a minimum of two current DAS OEMs (Corning, JMA/TEKO, SOLiD, Commscope)
Public Safety DAS commissioning experience
Fiber-optic and Ookla Wind software certifications
Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Responsibilities

Conduct site surveys
Use data collection tools to collect wireless signal measurements
Commission DAS systems to OEM specifications
Perform live signal integration onto DAS
Troubleshoot and resolve potential DAS issues, to include fiber-optic RF, and copper communication links
Review and interpret sweep and PIM test results
Perform acceptance testing procedures of DAS systems in the field
Provide status reporting in a timely manner
Process post field data using industry software
Interpret and translate field RF data into written reports
Incorporate photos, test data, field data, and site information from field crew(s) and assemble project documentation package
Possess a strong work ethic and ability to work independently
Communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience
Proficient in using MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Interface with routers, switches, and DAS controllers, interpret sweep and PM test results
Interpret RF KPIs for 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies
Assemble required documentation, both pre and post construction, for delivery to client or other interested party(ies), under supervision of the Project Manager
Experience interfacing and working with design engineers, project management, other team members, customers, and system end-users
Actively contribute to a positive team environment
Demonstrate dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours
Be a self starter
Occasional travel. ~25% or less
Other duties or locations as assigned by Manager