Engineering Technician - 100% Travel

Traveling Engineer Technician System One is seeking Traveling Engineer Technicians to support FAA communications and telecommunications infrastructure projects throughout the Southwest/Central U.S. region. This 100% travel-based field position supports installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and infrastructure upgrade activities at active project sites. Ideal candidates have hands‑on experience supporting fiber optics, structured cabling, telecom systems, RF communications, electronics troubleshooting, wireless infrastructure, or complex electrical/electronic equipment in field environments. Compensation & Schedule Pay Rate: Approx. $25-$35/hr Additional Health & Welfare Pay: $4.93/hr paid for the first 40 hours worked each week Duration: 6-month contract with strong potential for temp-to-hire based on performance and workload Schedule: Monday-Friday | Approx. 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Overtime: 10-20% overtime expected during deployments Work Location: 100% field-based travel throughout the Southwest/Central U.S. Travel Information Candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S. Candidates with a personally owned vehicle are highly preferred for transportation to and from project sites. Employees are deployed for extended periods and typically return home approximately every six weeks. All approved travel expenses are reimbursed at current GSA government rates. Responsibilities Support site preparation for contractor installation of communications racks ranging from wall-mounted racks to multi-rack configurations. Install critical power circuits, grounding systems, convenience outlets, cable trays, conduits, and related infrastructure as specified within engineering packages. Install and support fiber optic cabling, telecom infrastructure, monitors, voice recorder systems, and communications equipment. Support LTE antenna installation activities and establish cable pathways for communications infrastructure. Install, terminate, splice, solder, repair, and replace various wire types including coaxial, shielded, stranded, and solid-core wiring. Remove and replace electrical components, wire bundles, terminal blocks, connectors, and related hardware. Test and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems utilizing schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical publications, and related documentation. Troubleshoot, align, calibrate, and repair communications and audio equipment to the component level. Support testing, operational verification, inspections, and commissioning activities to ensure systems are fully operational. Install sensors, radios, computers, cabling, and communications systems in fast‑paced field environments and varying weather conditions. Support redline updates and field documentation activities during construction and installation efforts. Perform additional field installation and technical support duties as assigned. Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Valid driver’s license required. Ability to travel up to 100%. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Comfortable working outdoors and in extreme weather conditions. Basic Microsoft Office, internet, and email skills. Preferred Qualifications Military, trade school, technical school, or advanced electronics training preferred. 5+ years of experience supporting fiber optics, telecom systems, RF communications, or complex electronic equipment. Experience with OTDR testing, telecom cabling, wireless systems, or communications infrastructure preferred. Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or installing electronic transmitting/receiving equipment. Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation. Experience supporting radar, radio, telecommunications, networking, or navigational systems preferred. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and field coordination abilities. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr