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With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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About the Role:
Uniti’s team of Network Technicians are vital team members who represent our field operations that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise, and carrier partners across the United States. Our team of Network Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. Through providing technical expertise and customer support, our Network Technicians create meaningful connections with customers that create long-term relationships.
**This is an onsite position and the candidate will need to be located in Savannah, GA or surrounding area.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform routine installation, maintenance, and repair activities for network systems including voice, data, network, transport, and video equipment.
- Complete post installation tests for call processing functionality and AMA testing.
- Coordinate central office/Network equipment, card/SFP insertions, translations, fiber cross-connects and inside wiring activities.
- Perform OTDR tests and understand results.
- Fixed Wireless Installation & Maintenance.
- Safely operate and maintain clean and organized company service vehicle.
- Work in both inside and outside environments.
- Provide Stand-by and On Call coverage.
- Maintain central office and remotes including routine and preventative maintenance items.
- Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations.
- You will report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager.
- Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 2-3 years technical/telephony experience; or 4+ years of directly related telephony experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related telephony experience.
- Ability to understand CLR/DLR and Engineering job packs.
- Ability to perform OTDR tests and understand results.
- Basic technology and math skills - Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
- Ability to distinguish colors in use of color-coded cable.
- Ability to use equipment with maximum load capacity of 275lbs.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, capable of working aloft.
- Ability to successfully complete required safety training.
- Ability to work assigned schedules and extended hours including day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
- Ability to respond to after hour callouts.
- Ability to complete battery and generator testing.
- Knowledge in the following areas:
- DS1/DS3 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Analog Transport installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- EWSD programming and troubleshooting.
- EWSD Translations
- Fiber training
- Previous CO training
- Tellabs (AFC) DLC
- Zhone AccessNode DLC
- Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM
- Calix E7
- OfficeSuite
- Lucent DSLAM
- Hatteras HN4000
- Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM
- Adtran TA3000 / TA5000
- Adtran 1148/1248 DSLAM
- Adtran 2820 multiplexer
- Adtran 5000
- Juniper M10/M170
- Alcatel DML 3 X 50 Rockwell
- Alcatel 7470
- Fujitsu 2400 TRIB
- Fujitsu 150
- WideBank DCS
- Turin
- T-COM
- T-Bird
- Acterna 2310
- Viavi 6000 GigE test set
- Viavi 580 ONX test set
- Viavi Smart OTDR
- Midtronics Battery test set
Even Better:
- Certifications or training directly related to the position
- Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience
Physical Tasks– Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 – 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%
Driving- Car: Occasionally: 0-33% | Van: Continuously: 67-100% | CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Continuously: 67-100% | Crouching: Continuously: 67-100%| Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% |Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33%
Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% |Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: 34 – 66%
Exposures to: Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33%, Heights: Occasionally: 0-33%, Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33%, Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33%, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Test Equipment, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van
Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License
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Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Our Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K Plan
- Health & Flexible Savings Account
- Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
- Educational Assistance Plan
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
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Who's Hiring
- MTI Global Services43

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- CBIZ4

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- EOS IT Solutions3

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
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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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