Field Engineer

MasTec Communications Group•Cincinnati, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Field Engineer, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in supporting wireless network survey and testing projects across the United States. You will perform field data collection, coverage validation, and signal measurements across indoor and outdoor wireless environments, including WiFi, LTE, and 5G networks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-3 years of experience in RF field testing, drive testing, wireless surveys, telecom field services, technical site auditing, cable/network installation, or a related technical field
Basic understanding of wireless/RF concepts, including signal strength, interference, coverage, frequency bands, antennas, and signal attenuation
Comfortable reading and navigating architectural or building floor plans
Comfortable using handheld test equipment, mobile applications, laptops, battery systems, and other field testing equipment
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, PDF annotation tools, and mapping or survey applications
Able to walk approximately 8-10 miles per day, stand for extended periods, and carry approximately 10-15 lbs. of test equipment
Willing and able to travel 100% within the U.S., and remain away from home for extended project assignments as needed
Valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license
U.S. citizenship is required due to customer/site access requirements
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Adaptable and comfortable working in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics, Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, or a related field is preferred
Previous WiFi survey or Ekahau experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Performing wireless field surveys, collecting RF data, and documenting network coverage and site conditions.
Prepare, configure, and maintain wireless survey equipment, battery packs, test devices, and field testing gear
Perform active and passive wireless data collection using indoor walk-test and outdoor drive-test methods
Conduct WiFi surveys utilizing Ekahau and other field testing tools
Read and navigate building floor plans while accurately identifying your location during field surveys
Identify access points, antennas, physical landmarks, and building features on floor plans
Document wall types, structural materials, obstacles, and other environmental factors that may impact RF signal attenuation and coverage
Perform signal verification, latency, connectivity, and coverage testing
Inspect cabling, equipment mounting, enclosures, labels, and other installation conditions against project documentation
Capture site photographs, mark up floor plans, and complete field survey documentation
Organize, label, and export field test logs for post-processing and engineering teams
Identify and communicate RF anomalies, equipment issues, site-access concerns, and other field conditions to project leadership