Field Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Field engineer jobs in Houston, Texas are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Westchase, and Greenspoint districts, with strong demand across oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial construction sectors. Employers hiring right now include nGenium, Kiewit, and Molex. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Data Center & Route Switch Field Service Technician :
This is a full time benefits eligible position that includes a company vehicle, gas card for vehicle, inventory, and training. Paid training including such topics as Routers, Switches, Rack and Stack and Structured Cabling among other topics. If you are technical, Acuative is willing to invest in you for this role.
This position requires a person willing to go to new places. Tickets can be assigned four or more hours away to provide installation and maintenance services to voice and data networks, servers, computer systems, retail technology systems, and other network-based hardware.
Acuative technicians are guaranteed forty (40) hours of pay per week even if not dispatched for forty hours.
To be eligible for this role you must have a clear driver’s license (no more than 4 points), have the Covid-19 vaccination, and willing to work mostly M-F with opportunity for overtime and call out pay after hours. This position often works alone, and qualified applicants must be able to lift up to fifty pounds above head and climb a ladder.
Selected candidates are given paid training and support as needed for every job they are routed to.
Acuative is a drug free workplace.
Overview :
Acuative, the nation's leading independent provider of telecommunications field services, seeks a Field Service Technician. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time covering the (MARKET) area providing installation and maintenance services to voice and data networks, servers, computer systems, retail technology systems, and other network based hardware.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
The position involves a variety of tasks including but not limited to:
- Installation and maintenance of networking hardware including routers, switches, and WAP’s.
- Installation and maintenance of telephony equipment and circuits.
- Installation and support of retail technology systems – POS, Digital Signage, and Video Surveillance Systems.
- Circuit extensions and structured cabling.
- Site surveys and site audits.
- Installation of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite receivers, cables and hardware.
- Installation of Fixed Wireless Antennas, cables and hardware.
- Accurate and timely submission of all job-related documents and deliverables.
- Maintain company vehicle, inventory, and tools to departmental standards.
Preferred Qualifications :
Candidates should possess many of the following KSAs:
- Working knowledge of networking hardware and topologies.
- Familiarity with Cisco networking products and interfacing through Cisco CLI.
- Understanding of telephony systems (VOIP, PBX, Key Systems) with an ability to provide hands-on hardware and troubleshooting support.
- Knowledge of computing systems hardware with the ability to provide break/fix support for desktop PC and/or servers.
- Physical installations of a wide variety of hardware including routers, switches, WAPs, servers, POS systems, digital signage systems, and associated peripheral equipment.
- Ability to provide configuration support for a variety of technology platforms through console and remote applications.
- Experience with LEC circuit identification and extensions.
- Familiarity with cabling standards and the ability to pull and terminate cabling in a variety of customer environments.
- Ability to operate basic power tools – drills, saws, etc.
- Work on ladders and lifts where required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word).
- Ability to follow detailed job documents.
- Must be willing to travel as needed to meet customer SLAs.
- On-call, after hours, and weekend work may be required.
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license with good driving record.
- Experience installing LEO Satellite (such as Starlink) and/or Fixed Wireless antennas.
- Must be willing and able to work off a lift or ladder at heights of 30 feet or more.
Education & Certifications :
- Associate’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience.
- CompTIA, Cisco, Cabling, Satellite, PBX or VoIP system certifications a plus!
- Selected candidates will be required to attend a hardware and cabling training course at our Global Technology Center in Strongsville, OH.
Data Center & Route Switch Field Service Technician :
This is a full time benefits eligible position that includes a company vehicle, gas card for vehicle, inventory, and training. Paid training including such topics as Routers, Switches, Rack and Stack and Structured Cabling among other topics. If you are technical, Acuative is willing to invest in you for this role.
This position requires a person willing to go to new places. Tickets can be assigned four or more hours away to provide installation and maintenance services to voice and data networks, servers, computer systems, retail technology systems, and other network-based hardware.
Acuative technicians are guaranteed forty (40) hours of pay per week even if not dispatched for forty hours.
To be eligible for this role you must have a clear driver’s license (no more than 4 points), have the Covid-19 vaccination, and willing to work mostly M-F with opportunity for overtime and call out pay after hours. This position often works alone, and qualified applicants must be able to lift up to fifty pounds above head and climb a ladder.
Selected candidates are given paid training and support as needed for every job they are routed to.
Acuative is a drug free workplace.
Overview :
Acuative, the nation's leading independent provider of telecommunications field services, seeks a Field Service Technician. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time covering the (MARKET) area providing installation and maintenance services to voice and data networks, servers, computer systems, retail technology systems, and other network based hardware.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
The position involves a variety of tasks including but not limited to:
- Installation and maintenance of networking hardware including routers, switches, and WAP’s.
- Installation and maintenance of telephony equipment and circuits.
- Installation and support of retail technology systems – POS, Digital Signage, and Video Surveillance Systems.
- Circuit extensions and structured cabling.
- Site surveys and site audits.
- Installation of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite receivers, cables and hardware.
- Installation of Fixed Wireless Antennas, cables and hardware.
- Accurate and timely submission of all job-related documents and deliverables.
- Maintain company vehicle, inventory, and tools to departmental standards.
Preferred Qualifications :
Candidates should possess many of the following KSAs:
- Working knowledge of networking hardware and topologies.
- Familiarity with Cisco networking products and interfacing through Cisco CLI.
- Understanding of telephony systems (VOIP, PBX, Key Systems) with an ability to provide hands-on hardware and troubleshooting support.
- Knowledge of computing systems hardware with the ability to provide break/fix support for desktop PC and/or servers.
- Physical installations of a wide variety of hardware including routers, switches, WAPs, servers, POS systems, digital signage systems, and associated peripheral equipment.
- Ability to provide configuration support for a variety of technology platforms through console and remote applications.
- Experience with LEC circuit identification and extensions.
- Familiarity with cabling standards and the ability to pull and terminate cabling in a variety of customer environments.
- Ability to operate basic power tools – drills, saws, etc.
- Work on ladders and lifts where required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word).
- Ability to follow detailed job documents.
- Must be willing to travel as needed to meet customer SLAs.
- On-call, after hours, and weekend work may be required.
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license with good driving record.
- Experience installing LEO Satellite (such as Starlink) and/or Fixed Wireless antennas.
- Must be willing and able to work off a lift or ladder at heights of 30 feet or more.
Education & Certifications :
- Associate’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience.
- CompTIA, Cisco, Cabling, Satellite, PBX or VoIP system certifications a plus!
- Selected candidates will be required to attend a hardware and cabling training course at our Global Technology Center in Strongsville, OH.
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Who's Hiring
- nGenium30
- Kiewit24
- Molex18
- Quanta Services18
- Ellison Technologies18
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate48
- Consulting & Professional Services42
- Energy36
- Manufacturing30
- Medical Devices12
Field Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a field engineer job in Houston?
Focus your search on the Energy Corridor and Greenspoint, where upstream and midstream operators, EPC contractors, and industrial services firms concentrate most of their field hiring. Candidates with hands-on experience in rotating equipment, instrumentation, or pipeline systems stand out here. Tailoring your resume to Houston's dominant oil and gas and petrochemical sectors, and building familiarity with industry-standard safety protocols like OSHA Process Safety Management, gives you a concrete edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire field engineers in Houston?
Houston field engineer roles are posted by nGenium, Kiewit, and Molex and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's employer mix skews heavily toward major integrated energy companies, EPC firms, and specialty industrial contractors that support the region's refining, chemical, and offshore production infrastructure.
Are there remote field engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, though they are uncommon for hands-on field roles and more available for desk-based or analytical positions such as technical support, project controls, or design engineering. About 32% of field engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the fundamentally on-site nature of most roles in this market. Remote work is most likely in Houston for roles focused on data analysis, remote monitoring, or vendor technical support rather than direct field operations.
How can I get a field engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is targeting field technician or field service associate roles at industrial equipment manufacturers and energy services companies that operate training programs for new hires. Firms supporting offshore and downstream operations regularly hire candidates with associate degrees or technical certifications in instrumentation, electrical, or mechanical disciplines. Completing a co-op or internship with one of the regional EPC contractors based in the Energy Corridor is another concrete way to get local field experience before applying for full engineer titles.
Which industries hire the most field engineers in Houston?
Houston field engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's position as the national hub for energy production, refining, and petrochemical manufacturing means those sectors consistently generate the highest volume of field engineer openings in the city.
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