Field Engineer (Travel)

PEAKE is a technology integrator focused on bridging the gap between people, technology, and operations.

We are searching for individuals with field experience to join our team as Field Engineers supporting a multi-year Army VoIP implementation / TDM telephony decommissioning project.

PEAKE Field Engineers provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration, and/or enhancement of company technical products, programs, and systems. On-site engineering technicians utilize analytical and critical thinking to troubleshoot issues and problems with equipment or systems. These engieers apply theories and write reports to outline issues and solutions and perform site survey and implementation activities. The work will be performed at military bases in the Continental United States. The candidate must have, and maintain, a SECRET clearance.

The position requires travel up to 75%.

Active DoD Security Clearance (Secret or above) required.

Responsibilities

Site Survey Activities

• Participation in site surveys to produce a distinct work package that documents existing installation telephony infrastructure from the core equipment to the end-user instrument. 
• Development of floor space diagrams, rack/equipment diagrams, network diagrams, connectivity tables, etc.
• Development of Bill of Materials (BOM) for all of the installation-specific equipment and materials to enable successful execution by field engineers and technicians.
• Use of Fluke TesCom 990DSL CopperPro Series II Broadband Loop Tester test set and other test equipment as required.

 Site Preparation Activities

• Includes the installation of equipment racks, identification of power requirements, and the installation of cables, cable ladder racks and patch panels.

Hardware/software installation and removal

• Includes the physical installation of the equipment into a rack or cabinet, the installation of any necessary component devices, the installation of all required power cabling, and the installation of all required network and interface cables to facilitate required interconnectivity. 

Hardware configuration upgrades

• Includes the installation of any necessary component devices, the installation of all required power cabling, and the installation of all required network and interface cables to facilitate the required interconnectivity. 
• Activation actions include all equipment configurations and testing required to facilitate the acceptance of the devices.
• Site wiring implementation, inspection/testing, and removal.
• Generation of survey reports and completion reports to include as-installed documentation (Red Line drawings).
• De-installation, removal, decommissioning of existing TDM infrastructure.

Required Skills:

• Installation and configuration of VoIP telephony system components and ancillary equipment/services, in addition to a thorough understanding of the necessary requirements to support infrastructure equipment including space, power, HVAC, and cabling and connectivity.
• Ability to identify and document all components of the existing TDM telephony system. 
• Familiarity with Avaya and Nortel PBX components is a must.
• Ability to understand and apply DISN Implementation standards and commercial best practices Possess a working knowledge of and experience with various network devices (i.e. routers, switches, etc.) from multiple manufacturers, and possess the skill and expertise necessary to install these network devices
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio and PowerPoint
• Ability to troubleshoot TDM and VoIP phone issues.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and work in confined spaces.

Travel

• This is a remote position that requires extensive travel throughout the Continental US. Travel ranges from 2 weeks to several months on site. The work will be performed at military bases in the Continental United States.

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in telephone system implementation or similar
• 2 years’ experience in rack and stack work, including the installation of patch panels
  

Clearance: 

• Active Secret clearance

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