Field Engineer (MA), Network Design & Engineering

Summary

Aervivo provides reliable, affordable gigabit managed WiFi to residential communities. The Field Engineer will conduct site surveys, validate broadband network design assumptions, support deployment and quality inspections, troubleshoot network components, and maintain field documentation for multi-dwelling unit installations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site walks to capture building layouts, pathway routes, and equipment locations
• Verify space, power, and grounding availability for MDFs, IDFs, and equipment racks
• Document site conditions through measurements, photos, and marked-up floorplans
• Identify construction constraints and recommend routing or mounting solutions
• Perform line-of-sight (LOS) and signal verification for wireless backhaul and distribution radios
• Support installation teams during cabling, radio, and equipment deployment
• Ensure workmanship meets Aervivo’s quality standards and complies with NEC/NESC and local codes
• Perform QA/QC inspections to verify installations match design specifications and as-built requirements
• Assist with troubleshooting and testing of cabling, fiber terminations, and network components
• Collaborate with the design team to provide feedback from the field that improves accuracy and constructability
• Produce clear field reports summarizing findings, deviations, and corrective actions
• Maintain organized documentation in shared systems (photos, drawings, redlines, reports)
• Provide as-built markups and input for updating design packages after installation
• Coordinate with project managers and logistics teams on material needs and installation progress

Skills

• 3+ years of experience in telecom field engineering, structured cabling, or broadband installation
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic, Cat6, and low-voltage systems
• Ability to interpret and validate engineering drawings, construction prints, and site plans
• Familiarity with OSP/ISP construction methods, including conduit, raceways, aerial/underground routing, and equipment mounting
• Proficient with tools and instruments such as laser measurers, cable testers, OTDRs, and survey apps
• Working understanding of NEC/NESC codes and safety standards
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently in the field
• Experience with fiber splicing, termination, and optical testing
• Background in wireless radio or RF installations (point-to-point, WiFi mesh, or mmWave)
• Familiarity with construction permitting and inspection processes
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SmartDraw, or GIS tools for updating as-builts
• Experience collaborating with design and project management teams in fast-paced environments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience in telecom field engineering, structured cabling, or broadband installation
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic, Cat6, and low-voltage systems
• Ability to interpret and validate engineering drawings, construction prints, and site plans
• Familiarity with OSP/ISP construction methods, including conduit, raceways, aerial/underground routing, and equipment mounting
• Proficient with tools and instruments such as laser measurers, cable testers, OTDRs, and survey apps
• Working understanding of NEC/NESC codes and safety standards
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently in the field

Nice to Haves

• Experience with fiber splicing, termination, and optical testing
• Background in wireless radio or RF installations (point-to-point, WiFi mesh, or mmWave)
• Familiarity with construction permitting and inspection processes
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SmartDraw, or GIS tools for updating as-builts
• Experience collaborating with design and project management teams in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Fully paid HSA medical insurance option for employees, heavily subsidized for dependents, with ability to upgrade to other PPO and HSA options
• Fully paid dental and vision insurance for employees, subsidized for dependents
• FSA and dependent care FSA options available
• 401k program
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• 15 paid company holidays
• 20 weeks paid maternity; 12 weeks parental leave for partner or spouse
• Unlimited paid time off
• Home internet subsidy
• Cell phone subsidy
• Our team is 100% remote