Network Field Engineer Jobs

Network Field Engineer jobs are open across telecommunications, managed services, utilities, and construction, from entry-level technician to senior and lead engineer, with specializations in fiber deployment, wireless infrastructure, and enterprise LAN/WAN installation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles98
Top stateTexas
Top employerMTI Global Services
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Network Technician Field Operations
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Network Technician Field Operations
Uniti
Savannah, Georgia
Logistics & Inventory
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5,001-10,000

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Technician, Network Field Operations
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Technician, Network Field Operations
Ezee Fiber
Houston, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Project Management
201-500

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Network and Field Systems Engineer
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Network and Field Systems Engineer
C.E. Electronics, Inc.
Bryan, Ohio
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$50k - $70k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Retail Field, Low Voltage and Network Technicians
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Retail Field, Low Voltage and Network Technicians
MTI Global Services
Norman, Oklahoma
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$19 - $23/hr

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National Field Service & Authorized Network Manager
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National Field Service & Authorized Network Manager
Stanley Black & Decker
Remote
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$96k - $154k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Network Field Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • MTI Global Services43
  • MAC Group Solution Services6
  • CBIZ4
  • Rise Internet3
  • EOS IT Solutions3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Accounting & Auditing

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in network field engineer jobs.

  • Two or more years of hands-on network installation or field technician experience
  • Active CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent vendor networking certification
  • Proficiency with copper and fiber cabling, termination, and testing tools
  • Experience configuring routers, switches, and wireless access points on-site
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites regularly
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in network engineering, IT, or a related field

Tips for Your Network Field Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to field certifications

List your CCNA, JNCIA, CompTIA Network+, or vendor-specific certs near the top of your resume. Hiring managers for field roles scan for these before reading your work history, so burying them in a footnote costs you interviews.

Quantify the infrastructure you have deployed

Replace vague bullets like 'installed network equipment' with specifics: how many sites, the type of cabling or wireless hardware, and the client environment. Field roles are won on demonstrated physical deployment volume, not theoretical knowledge.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists network field engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter postings by travel requirement upfront

Many network field engineer postings bury the travel percentage deep in the description. Read the full job post before applying so you don't waste time on roles requiring 80% travel when you need a regional position, or miss high-paying national roles you'd actually accept.

Prepare a site-survey walkthrough for interviews

Interviewers frequently ask you to describe how you would assess a new site before deployment. Walk through your process for documenting existing infrastructure, identifying conduit paths, and flagging power or grounding issues. Generic answers fail this question every time.

Negotiate the vehicle and tools allowance separately

Field engineer offers often include vehicle reimbursement, tool stipends, and per-diem rates that are negotiable independent of base pay. Ask for the full compensation breakdown in writing before accepting, and counter each component on its own merits.

Network Field Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most network field engineers?

The most active employers for network field engineers right now are MTI Global Services, MAC Group Solution Services, and CBIZ, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Telecommunications carriers, managed service providers, and infrastructure contractors consistently post the highest volumes of field engineer roles nationwide.

How many network field engineer jobs are remote?

About 43% of network field engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most field roles. Remote opportunities are most common in network operations center support, remote monitoring, and post-deployment troubleshooting positions rather than physical installation and cabling work.

How do you become a network field engineer?

Start by earning a foundational certification such as CompTIA Network+ to demonstrate baseline knowledge of networking protocols and hardware. Build hands-on experience through entry-level technician or cabling roles, then pursue vendor certifications like the CCNA to qualify for more complex deployment work. Most employers expect candidates to have direct experience with physical site work before moving into a full field engineer title.

Can you get hired as a network field engineer with little experience?

Yes, entry-level network field engineer roles exist, and many employers hire candidates who have completed a networking certification program even without years of professional experience. Focusing on roles titled network technician or field technician first builds the site-work background that employers expect. Demonstrating familiarity with structured cabling, patch panels, and basic switch configuration in a lab or home environment strengthens your application significantly.

What does the network field engineer interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen to confirm your certifications, travel availability, and experience with specific hardware vendors. A technical interview follows, usually with a senior engineer, covering troubleshooting scenarios, cabling standards, and site-survey methodology. Some employers add a practical skills assessment or ask you to walk through a past deployment in detail before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to network field engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to network field engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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