Field Engineer

About the role

The Field Engineer is responsible for identifying, investigating and resolving operational issues in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and PUB Water networks across Singapore, ensuring reliable meter communication and optimal network performance.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve issues in AMI and water networks through cross‑system checks and on‑site investigations.
• Lead deployment of AMI communication infrastructure, including collectors, repeaters and access points, and conduct RF site surveys.
• Create work orders, service tickets and escalate systemic problems for engineering analysis.
• Coordinate meter installation programs, perform field testing of new AMI technologies and maintain technical documentation.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year hands‑on experience with major AMI platforms such as Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus or Silver Spring Networks.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in field environments and ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

• RF communications, RF propagation, antenna theory and wireless networking principles.
• Network protocols: mesh networking, TCP/IP, cellular communications, PLC.
• Test equipment: spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, AMI diagnostic tools.
• Smart‑meter hardware, communication modules and utility metering standards.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and network mapping applications.