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)
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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. xevrcyc
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.