Field Engineer / Microwave Tower Technician

Job title: Field Engineer / Microwave Tower Technician

About the Role TowerPros is seeking a Field Engineer / Microwave Tower Technician to build and maintain a high-performance wireless network across the Upper Midwest and Northwestern United States. This is a hands-on field role for Engineers / Rigging climbers who want ongoing skill development and to work as part of a team delivering reliable infrastructure. The position involves traveling to sites and working on towers, rooftops, and other structures to support a fast-paced financial market environment.

What You'll Do

• Promptly respond to network outages. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment efficiently.
• Construct and maintain new infrastructure on towers, rooftops, and other communication structures to ensure top-quality reliability.
• Proactively communicate realistic timelines for assigned tasks.
• Provide informational daily reporting on job progress and operational or maintenance issues.
• Become the on-site technical resource for sub-contractors during new construction.
• Participate in continuous trainings for new skillsets.
• Regular completion and passing score of all mandatory company certifications.
• Safely operate all supporting equipment, including vehicles and rigging equipment.
• Regular daily travel.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

What We're Looking For

• Successfully completed an Authorized Climber/Rescue course and certificate.
• Experience rigging various communication structures and working with a capstan winch.
• Ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle and meet FMCSA driver qualification requirements for non-CDL drivers.
• Willingness to take on and learn new tasks.
• Reliable and predictable availability; reliable transportation.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Basic network and subnetting knowledge.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and using a PC.
• Ability to maintain clean, safe, and orderly working environments.
• Flexibility with regards to work priority changes.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• Microwave technology and/or millimeter experience.
• Experience with installation of mounts to towers and other communication structures.
• Microwave antenna & equipment installation, path alignment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience and knowledge of AC and DC power systems including wiring.
• Experience terminating and installing various sizes and types of coax cabling from 3/8” to 1”.
• Capable of troubleshooting with Spectrum Analyzer and Cable/Antenna Analyzer.
• Knowledge of basic RF theory and understanding simple signal flow concepts.
• Knowledge of industry best practices for cabling, safety, and rigging.
• Valid OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced PC knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary information not provided. Travel is a core aspect of the role (90-100% travel expected), with deployments from home. Operations are regionally based (Sioux Falls area or Spokane area) and may require overnight stays. DOT/FMCSA driver qualifications and background checks are part of the onboarding process.