Telecommunications Engineer

Job Title: Telecom Engineer I-III

Clearance: Top Secret or TS/SCI

Location: Washington, DC

Position Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Salary Range: $70-120,000 (negotiable based on experience)

Summary:

Verigent's client is seeking experienced Telecom Engineers to support a telecommunications infrastructure refresh for a federal customer in Washington, DC. This effort will support the modernization and upgrade of enterprise voice, data, and telecommunications systems across secure environments. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with strong structured cabling experience, knowledge of BICSI standards, and expertise installing and maintaining Cat6 copper, fiber optic cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities:

• Install, terminate, test, label, and troubleshoot Cat6 copper and fiber optic cabling in accordance with BICSI and industry standards using TDR and other certification tools.

• Perform telecommunications infrastructure installations including patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, cable trays, ladder racks, and related hardware.

• Construct/repair pathways (tray, ladder rack, sleeves, fire-stopping).

• Familiar with working in confined spaces.

• Support campus-wide cabling refresh and modernization efforts across multiple buildings and secure environments.

• Read and interpret telecom drawings, floor plans, wiring schematics, and installation documentation.

• Conduct cable routing, dressing, bundling, and labeling following customer standards and best practices.

• Support cutovers, migrations, telecommunications room buildouts, and MDF/IDF upgrades.

• Ensure all work complies with federal, security, and safety requirements.

• Maintain accurate installation documentation and support inventory tracking.

• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and government personnel to support project execution and timelines.

Qualifications:

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance.

• 2-10+ years experience working with telecommunications infrastructure.

• Experience installing and supporting structured cabling systems in enterprise or federal environments.

• Familiar with Cat6 copper and fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Familiar with telecommunications rooms, MDFs, and IDFs.

• Familiar with fiber optic testing equipment and cable certification tools.

• Ability to analyze and create telecom drawings and installation documentation.

• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding environments.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.