Installation Technician Full Time NEW

Position Title: Installation Technician – LIFT Program

Reports To: EPJV Project Manager / FAA Electronics Crew Chief

Location: FAA Western Service Area (WSA) States – Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

Employment Type: Full-Time / Rotational (Travel Required)

Compensation: $40 – 50 per hour plus per diem.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform field installation, relocation, and removal of FAA electronic equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate schedules with FAA SSC, ES, and Air Traffic personnel.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and transmittals.
• Identify and communicate project material and equipment needs in advance of installation dates.
• Conduct site preparation and verify adequacy of space, power, grounding, and communications paths.
• Establish communications between control and remote sites, ensuring full data and signal integrity.
• Perform end-to-end signal testing, data collection, and documentation for Technical and FRD records.
• Adhere to FAA standards, including but not limited to FAA-STD-019, FAA-STD-020, FAA-C-1217, FAA Order 6510, FAA Order 6580.3A, FAA Order 6480.6B, and the NEC/NFPA Codes.
• Generate and update drawings, sketches, reports, and project documentation.
• Participate in project briefings, out-briefs, and resolution of on-site issues or exceptions.
• Support NAS TechOps in returning systems to service after scheduled outages.
• Maintain strict compliance with FAA safety, security, and operational requirements at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing installation of electronic, communications, or control systems, preferably within FAA or similar critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of FAA installation standards, electrical work, grounding/bonding, and communication systems.
• Ability to interpret and execute engineering documentation, drawings, and project specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple FAA stakeholders (SSC, ES, Air Traffic).
• Proficiency in data collection, testing, and documentation procedures.
• Possess or able to obtain required state or federal licenses/certifications where applicable.
• Must be able to travel frequently and work at remote FAA sites for extended periods (2–3 weeks per assignment).
• Must meet security clearance and access requirements for FAA facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to generate concise reports and updates.

Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.
 
Puyenpa is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. At Puyenpa, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you require an accommodation or assistance with applying, please contact recruiting@puyenpa.com.