Cell Site Integration Tech / Engineer

TEKsystems•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•$40 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cell Site Technician / Commissioning & Integration (C&I) Field Engineer to support Verizon’s wireless network. This role is responsible for commissioning, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing Ericsson‑based network elements in a dynamic field environment. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on technical expertise, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and the ability to drive high‑quality network activations with minimal oversight.

Requirements

MUST HAVE ERICSSON INTEGRATION EXPERIENCE at the Cell Site.
Commissioning & Integration (C&I) – 5+ years
Experience turning up and integrating new cell sites into the live network.
Ericsson Equipment Experience – 3+ years
Strong hands‑on experience with Ericsson RAN hardware, software, and network elements.
Field Engineering / Wireless Network Operations – 5+ years
Troubleshooting, drive testing, RF validation, and site acceptance support.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper operation and performance of a broad set of wireless network elements across assigned sites.
Support the commissioning, integration, and activation of new cell sites, network hardware, and associated interconnect facilities.
Conduct site acceptance, testing, and coverage analysis to ensure optimal RF performance and network quality.
Perform network troubleshooting, fault isolation, and vendor coordination (primarily Ericsson).
Update daily site logs, maintain accurate documentation, and generate clear and concise system reports.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Local, Regional, Area, Corporate) to meet deployment timelines and compliance requirements.
Execute activation tasks as required by regulatory guidelines or internal engineering standards.
Perform on-site or Base Station Office (BSO) BB migration by a technician.
Execute post-scripting.
Verify traffic and conduct speed tests.
Integrate and provide alarming support for Westell systems.
Verify all external alarms (e.g., power plant, batteries, generator) are correctly implemented on site; add missing alarms as required.
Complete router scripting.
Perform BB integrations.
Conduct call testing and alarm testing.
Execute post-scripting.
Conduct call testing and on-site speed testing.
Re-script the Customer Service Router (CSR).
Verify bandwidth changes.
Test the site and surrounding area