Telecommunication Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Power the Future of Connectivity. Build the Networks That Move the World.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global telecommunications innovator that is transforming how people, businesses, and entire cities connect. As a Senior Field Technician , you won’t just install equipment—you’ll help shape the future of tomorrow’s gigabit networks.

This is your opportunity to take ownership in the field, work with the newest optical technologies, and play a vital role in deploying next-generation infrastructure across the region.

Palo Alto, CA area| $40-$50/HR | Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm

You’ll be the trusted expert on the ground, ensuring networks are built with precision and perform at their peak.

Your day-to-day impact includes:

• Installing, commissioning, and maintaining telecom equipment and infrastructure (fiber & copper) in real-world environments.

• Conducting detailed Datacenter and PoP audits—equipment, ports, cabling, connectivity.

• Performing advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and validation of optical fiber systems.

• Executing insertion loss, OTDR, BER, and other key network performance tests.

• Partnering with senior network engineers remotely to configure and verify deployed systems.

• Documenting your work with accuracy, clarity, and accountability.

• Ensuring safety and industry compliance at every site.

• Providing timely status reports and communicating risks proactively.

• Supporting after-hours cutovers or migrations when mission-critical work demands it.

You’ll succeed here if you bring strong technical chops and a hands-on mindset:

• Equipment & port auditing

• Fiber & cable tracing

• Fiber traffic identifier tests

• Visual Fault Locator use

• Rack & equipment installation (active + passive)

• PDU installation

• CATx & fiber cabling

• DC & AC power termination

• Copper cable terminations

• Software updates & equipment configuration

• Standalone equipment testing

• Insertion loss, OTDR, and BER testing

• Solid fault-finding abilities

• Ability to compile clean, professional test reports

Ciena, Huawei, Nokia, Infinera, Lucent, Adva, Nortel systems.

• Degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

• Hands-on experience in telecom exchanges or datacenter environments

• Knowledge of DWDM & OTN transmission systems

• Strong understanding of fiber principles (attenuation, dispersion, signal loss)

• Familiarity with DC/AC power systems

• Experience with OTDRs, power meters, multimeters, OSAs

Joining PDS Tech Commercial means stepping into a culture that values technical mastery, innovation, and real impact . Here, your field expertise becomes a force for progress—enabling faster speeds, smarter cities, and more connected communities.

You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay ($40–$51/hr)

• A stable Monday–Friday schedule (7am–4pm)

• A forward-thinking, collaborative environment

• Opportunities to grow your skills with cutting-edge tools and technologies

Your work won’t just be another job—it will help power the digital world for generations.

Step into a role where your technical skills truly matter.

Apply now and help drive the future of telecommunications.