Telecommunications Field Technician

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking Field Technicians to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in maintaining and upgrading National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure. This role requires significant travel across the Western U.S. to install, upgrade, and remove telecommunications and infrastructure-related equipment at FAA sites. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with installing and commissioning telecommunications systems, electrical installation, and light construction work., * Support installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment including local area networks (LAN) wide area networks (WAN), serial data service, digital broadband service (DDS and T1), routers, modems, personal computers and internet connections, analog voice services, telephones, fax machines, telephone switching equipment (PBX/VOIP)

• Installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN/PoE networks, Wi-Fi, and Enterprise IP Services in an operational environment.
• Experience working in and around critical operational equipment.
• Experience performing and documenting site surveys of new and existing facilities.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity including climbing, lifting, and crawling to install network cable and equipment.
• Perform light construction and electrical work (site preparation work) to support telecommunications infrastructure upgrades.
• Climb towers to install, align, or remove antennas and waveguide (if required).
• Perform small-scale trenching using hand tools and light equipment (e.g., mini-excavators, skid steers, trenchers, drills, compactors).
• Conduct technical site surveys and develop survey reports and support the development of installation plans in coordination with FAA stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for voice-grade, data-comm, digital, and IP telecommunications cutovers.
• Ability to organize complex work into executable work plan for self and team.
• Ability to communicate issues or concerns affecting the tasks and assist in resolution.
• Support service-improvement working groups with the development of service analysis.
• Provide support for service restoration activities.
• Assist in the resolution of open/chronic trouble tickets.
• Develop post-outage assessment documents and evaluate post outage assessment documents for significant outages such as analysis of contractor post-mortem and Reason-for-Outage (RFO) reports.
• Ability to provide liaison function with various FAA lines of business and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with FAA safety standards and Government telecommunications regulations.
• Maintain and provide detailed documentation of as-built installations, repairs, and site conditions.

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years relevant experience or High School Graduate plus 10 years relevant experience
• A minimum of 8 years’ direct experience in maintenance of telecommunications and/or enterprise networks for both small, and large sites.
• Experience in design and installation of network topology (cabling, cabling infrastructure, jacks, etc.)
• Significant experience with IP networks and or Enterprise Services preferred.
• Previous FAA experience a plus.
• Ability to climb towers and work at heights (if required, must meet safety requirements).
• Proficiency in light construction, trenching, and low voltage (120V and below) electrical installation.
• Knowledge of general electrical and grounding installation practices (Critical and Essential power runs)
• 50%-75% (extensive travel required), * Must be eligible to obtain necessary clearances to work, including FAA suitability and U.S. Government public trust clearance.
• Clean driving record required and willingness to provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) upon request
• Significant nationwide travel required (75%-100%).
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, climb work ladders, use portable power tools, and work in varied weather and terrain conditions.
• Primarily computer-based work; meetings or collaboration may be required.
• Outdoor work with exposure to variable weather conditions

Salary is based on relevant years of experience - $75,000 - $95,000 / year, Salary at LST is determined by a wide array of factors, such as (but not limited to) education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full-time, 40 hour/week status. Part-time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of LSTs total compensation package for employees. ** In compliance with local laws, LS Technologies presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C.” Benefits offered to all employees who work 30+ hours per week: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Holidays.

Life at Tetra Tech:

• The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, we’re enhancing our nation’s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add-ons that speak to our growing employees’ needs. Join us in delivering high-quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners. In 2024 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization., Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.