Engineering and Installation Technician

Contract
- Engineering & Installation Technician (E&I) Level I – Provide direct support to senior technicians and engineers in the field. Entry-to-mid-level role with 1–3 years of experience in IT, logistics, or network infrastructure, especially in structured cabling and wireless networking. Primarily at Camp Pendleton, with up to 15% travel.

Hourly Rate: $35-37 per hour.
Contract Length: 4–6 months.

• Assist with Structured Cabling Installation: support installation, labeling, testing of CAT5e/CAT6 cable systems under supervision, following TIA/EIA standards.
• Wireless Network Support: assist with wireless access point installations, cable terminations, basic configuration, and site surveys.
• Network Hardware Support: aid in mounting and connecting routers, switches, patch panels, and maintain equipment closets.
• Maintenance and Repair Tasks: perform basic troubleshooting of cable or wireless connectivity issues under guidance.
• Documentation Support: help maintain logs, cable maps, and as‑built drawings.
• Customer Service: represent Actio Net professionally during site visits, assist with client check‑ins and progress updates.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  work under direction of Field Technician IIs or leads to meet timelines and quality.
• Safety Compliance: follow safety standards, PPE usage, ladder safety, and site-specific regulations.

• 1–3 years of hands‑on experience with network cabling (CAT5e/CAT6).
• Familiarity with Wi‑Fi networking and willingness to support surveys and AP installations.
• Eligibility to work on DoD and secure government facilities and to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN concepts and IP addressing.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and cable layouts.
• Experience with network and cabling tools (Fluke meters, TDRs, Wi‑Fi survey tools).
• Experience supporting installation of switches, routers, and APs (preferred).
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to client or DoD sites.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces.

• Industry certifications such as BICSI Installer Assistant or CompTIA Network+ (or willingness to pursue).
• Familiarity with fiber optic cabling and PoE best practices.
• Exposure to network management and monitoring platforms.
• Eagerness to grow into more senior technician roles.
• Experience working in secure environments (military bases, federal buildings).
• Willingness to work indoors/outdoors in varying weather and flexible hours, including occasional nights or weekends.
• PPE and field tools provided by Actio Net.

Actio Net is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.