Job Description & Details
This is an entry-level W-2 contract role focused heavily on wireless and cellular networking infrastructure, specifically supporting Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems. If you are looking to break into network engineering with a structured, year-long gig that blends field deployment coordination with network monitoring, this is a solid stepping stone.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
You will spend a good chunk of your time analyzing signal propagation for 900 MHz wireless networks using EDX software, alongside configuring cellular devices for field deployment. Day-to-day work involves collaborating closely with field crews and vendors, troubleshooting network and services performance, documenting activities, and helping automate repetitive tasks through basic scripting. You will also participate in evaluating new hardware and software while tracking low-risk network installations.
The Core Tech Stack
You don't need a CCNA or CCNP for this, but you do need a solid working understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and basic routing protocols. Familiarity with wireless and cellular tech is a big plus, especially anything touching 900 MHz or AMI systems. Beyond the raw tech, you will need to be comfortable using tools like EDX for signal propagation and picking up ITIL framework basics and project management workflows.
Interview Expectations
The hiring manager is likely going to probe your foundational understanding of IP networking and how you approach troubleshooting when a remote device drops off the network. They want to see how you communicate technical issues to non-technical field crews and vendors, so be ready to explain a past scenario where you translated complex networking jargon into actionable steps for a cross-functional team.
Application Advice
To make it past the automated screening, make sure your resume explicitly mentions terms like IP networking, wireless infrastructure, troubleshooting, and any experience with cellular-connected devices or signal propagation tools like EDX. Even if you are an entry-level candidate with just a relevant bachelor's degree, highlight any academic projects or hands-on labs involving routing, switching, or network administration to prove you can hit the ground running.