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Hamilton Barnes 🌳 lists this Tower Microwave Field Engineer (Cranberry Township) opportunity in cranberry township, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Tower Microwave Field Engineer — high-performance wireless networks, $30–$45/hr, Cranberry PA
$30–$45/hour | Contract to Hire | Cranberry, PA | 70% Travel
Our client builds and maintains some of the most sophisticated point-to-point microwave wireless networks in the world — mission-critical infrastructure for high-performance financial technology operations. They’re looking for a Tower Microwave Field Engineer to join a team that takes quality, safety, and technical excellence seriously.
This is a role for someone motivated, physically capable, and hungry to develop. They want sharp, enthusiastic engineers who want to be challenged and keep growing — not someone coasting on years of experience. Contract to hire, van provided and kept at home, all travel expenses covered.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Respond promptly to network outages and troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair microwave and wireless equipment on tower and rooftop structures
Install, commission, and maintain point-to-point microwave infrastructure — antenna alignment, path commissioning, and signal validation
New construction and maintenance of wireless infrastructure across towers, rooftops, and other communication structures
Terminate and splice fibre using cutting-edge equipment and techniques
Safely operate vehicles, rigging equipment, and capstan winches
Become the on-site technical resource for sub-contractors during new construction
Provide daily reporting on job progress, operational issues, and timeline updates
Participate in ongoing training and complete all mandatory company certifications
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
2–3 years of wireless/microwave networking experience — this is the core technical requirement
2+ years of climbing experience — comfortable on towers up to 600 feet
Must hold a current Authorized Climber/Rescue course certificate
Valid US passport and driving licence — 70% travel is a reality of this role
Field engineering experience — installation and commissioning on communication structures
Motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to develop — they’re building a high-performing team
Reliable and predictable availability
PREFERRED / NICE TO HAVE
Microwave antenna installation, path alignment, and troubleshooting experience
OSHA 10 certification
Fibre knowledge — fusion splicing and OTDR troubleshooting
RF theory and signal flow understanding
Experience with AC/DC power systems
Spectrum Analyzer and Cable/Antenna Analyzer troubleshooting
Knowledge of industry best practices for cabling, safety, and rigging
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to climb all structure types up to 600 feet — majority between 150–400 feet
Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions for extended periods
Regularly lifting and carrying equipment up to 75 lbs, occasionally more
Long-haul driving — typically 1–4 hours, occasionally up to 10 hours in a shift
Flexibility for overtime, evenings, on-call, and occasional weekend work
THE PACKAGE
$30–$45 per hour depending on experience
Contract to hire — 6 months with a clear path to permanent
Van provided and kept at your home address
All travel expenses covered
Based in Cranberry, PA — 70% travel across the US
In-house climbing training and continuous certification development
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
Work on genuinely elite wireless infrastructure — the networks you build operate at the highest performance standards in the world
Van at home — no depot runs, straight to the job
Contract to hire with a real path to permanent for the right person
In-house climbing training provided — they invest in their people
Technically varied every day — microwave, fibre, RF, and tower work all in one role
A team being rebuilt with quality people who have drive and ambition — get in early and be part of something
Microwave field engineer with climbing certification based in Western Pennsylvania? Let’s talk.
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Worksite address
cranberry township, PA, 16066, US
Who can apply
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