Pando Telecom Co. Field Engineer I Remote · Full time

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About Pando Telecom

Pando Telecom is a B2B firm headquartered in Crested Butte, Colorado. We are a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider for commercial enterprise industries. We deliver communication solutions that serve business functions, drive innovation and revenue, and create a seamless integration of connected people and things. Pando's services include turn-key wireless solutions, RF design, project management, engineering, commissioning, and software support. 

Our primary focus is customer relationships and satisfaction. We offer products, services, and programs that engage the customer from inception until completion throughout the lifecycle. We love what we do, and it shows. Our work environment is fast-paced, flexible, and rewarding. At Pando, we ensure the built environment serves people like trees in a forest—seamlessly connected at the roots. Our name was inspired by the networks of trees—specifically Aspen trees. Our headquarters is next to one of the largest Aspen groves in the world - also known as a Pando.

Position Overview

As the face of Pando Telecom on a customer site, a Field Engineer I must display professionalism and technical expertise as they manage the installation, deployment, testing, and documentation of telecommunications infrastructure. 

Success of this entry-level engineering position is defined by the individual's displaying an eagerness and ability to learn technical concepts and their application in the real world.

This position reports directly to the Director of Project Management.

Core Responsibilities:

• Display a willingness and ability to learn 
• How to read and understand building floor plans
• The basics of RF design, installation, and testing
• Perform site surveys
• Document site conditions: identify relevant telecommunications rooms, assess rack/wall space within a telecommunications room, assess power availability, assess cable pathways, assess available horizontal and vertical penetrations
• Perform a benchmark test of a building: scan the area for relevant cellular signals, and walk-test the building using a scanning receiver and other test equipment
• Review and understand design documentation
• Assess the proposed solution for constructability based on the actual conditions of the building, and provide feedback to the engineering team as needed
• Oversee the installation of in-building wireless systems
• Receive and review equipment shipments to verify that all ordered equipment has been accounted for
• Ensure that systems are installed as per the design documentation and according to the designated specifications
• Most cases will require the management of a subcontractor installing the cable and electronics
• Some cases you will be asked to perform installation of cable and electronics 
• Termination and testing of cables
• Perform basic system green-lighting and commissioning work
• Work with the engineering and project management teams to gather all documentation necessary to verify that the system has been installed properly and is performing as expected
• Provide daily progress reports on projects in Jira

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience installing in-building telecommunications systems including Wi-Fi and/or DAS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn new skills, software, databases, and technologies
• Experience working remotely and in an office environment

Requirements:

• Willingness to travel
• Our customers have a national footprint, and so do we. You will be expected to travel up to 80% of the time, based on project requirements.
• Time management
• As a remote employee, you will be expected to work independently and effectively make use of your time to prepare for projects and meet deadlines.
• You will work with the Director of Project Management to create a schedule that prioritizes project/company needs.
• A valid driver's license and background check
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Compensation:

• Annual Salary
• Performance Bonuses
• Cell phone stipend/home internet reimbursement, $50/month

 Benefits:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors, including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team. As a general practice, Pando complies with this act in all other states it hires and operates in, unless local regulations require otherwise.

Pando provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.