Engineering Technician II

Parsons Corporation•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$16 - $71

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a Field Installation Support Technician to provide hands-on support to field teams installing and preparing sites for air traffic control systems and infrastructure at FAA facilities throughout the National Airspace System. Under the direction of a Field Installation Manager, crew lead, or senior technician, the role assists skilled field personnel with site preparation, material handling, equipment installation support, facility restoration, and project closeout activities. The position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team and supports the FAA’s Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5). Work may take place at FAA facilities across the United States and its territories. Extensive travel, potentially up to 100% depending on project assignments, and nonstandard schedules may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience in field services, facilities support, installation support, general maintenance, construction support, warehouse operations, mechanical work, military service, or a related environment; entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and relevant training may also be considered.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively under the direction of a crew lead, supervisor, or senior technician.
Ability to take accurate measurements and perform basic calculations using a tape measure and other common measuring tools.
Ability to read and follow basic drawings, diagrams, equipment layouts, installation instructions, and work plans.
Strong teamwork, dependability, communication, and attention to detail.
Ability to work safely in active facilities, equipment rooms, warehouses, shops, and field environments.
Ability to perform physical work that may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing ladders, and working in confined or restricted areas.
Basic computer and mobile-device skills for electronic timekeeping, training, communications, and field documentation.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the United States, potentially up to 100% depending on project assignments.
Ability to meet customer security requirements; federal authorities will perform a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting equipment installations, site preparation, facilities modification, telecommunications, electrical work, data centers, airports, utilities, industrial facilities, or other technical field environments.
Experience installing concrete anchors, equipment racks, cabinets, mounting hardware, cable supports, plywood assemblies, or similar installation components.
Basic experience with cable pulling, routing, labeling, equipment mounting, or installation documentation.
Familiarity with FAA facilities, airports, air traffic control environments, government facilities, or other mission-critical operating environments.
OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, forklift, aerial-lift, fall-protection, or other applicable safety training or certifications.
Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed or traveling installation crew.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support for equipment installation, site preparation, relocation, modification, removal, and facility restoration.
Assist electricians, electronics technicians and installers, engineers, and other skilled personnel with assigned field work.
Prepare work areas by moving furniture or equipment, protecting floors and equipment, setting up tools and materials, and establishing safe work zones.
Remove, protect, and reinstall floor tiles, ceiling tiles, access panels, covers, and other facility components as needed.
Measure, mark, cut, drill, fasten, and assemble basic installation materials, including plywood, blocking, spacers, brackets, supports, and equipment enclosures.
Assist with drilling and installing approved anchors in concrete for racks, cabinets, equipment bases, conduit supports, cable trays, and similar equipment.
Assist with assembling, placing, leveling, anchoring, and installing equipment racks, cabinets, consoles, mounting hardware, and other system components.
Support cable installation by pulling, routing, dressing, securing, labeling, and organizing cables under qualified technical personnel’s direction.
Receive, unload, inventory, stage, move, and protect tools, equipment, materials, and project supplies.
Safely operate common hand and power tools in accordance with manufacturer instructions, project procedures, and Parsons requirements.
Read and follow basic installation drawings, equipment layouts, work plans, checklists, written instructions, and site-specific procedures.
Support team setup and closeout, including cleaning work areas, removing packing materials and debris, accounting for tools, and restoring facilities to an acceptable condition.
Complete assigned checklists, material records, work logs, photographs, and other field documentation.
Promptly report damaged materials, unsafe conditions, missing equipment, drawing conflicts, and other field issues to the crew lead or Field Installation Manager.
Follow FAA and Parsons safety, security, quality, configuration-control, and site-access requirements.
Work cooperatively with field personnel, FAA representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders in active operational facilities.
Perform specialized electrical, electronic, equipment-operation, or other activities only when properly trained, qualified, and authorized.
Travel to project sites and work nights, weekends, extended shifts, or other nonstandard schedules when needed to support installation and operational windows.