Field Engineering & Cabling Technician I

ActioNet; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education and Professional Training

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Referral and MeritRecognition

Employee Assistance and Identity Theft

Job summary

ActioNet is seeking an Engineering and Installation Technician I with 1-2 years experience to install and support structured cabling, telecommunications systems, cable pathways, and network infrastructure in DoD environments.

The role involves site surveys, testing CAT5e/CAT6 cabling, telephony systems, and network equipment while supporting cutover and sustainment activities at secure government facilities. A valid security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in structured cabling and telecommunications installation.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and label CAT5e/CAT6 structured cabling systems in accordance with standards.
• Install and support telephony systems and cross-connects.
• Install cable transport systems (J-hooks, cable tray, ladder rack), penetrations, and racks/cabinets.
• Anchor telecommunications racks and cabinets on true and raised floors with seismic considerations.
• Apply bonding and grounding techniques for structured cabling and equipment.
• Install and maintain network hardware (switches, routers, patch panels) and ensure clean cable management.
• Troubleshoot cabling, telephony, grounding, and connectivity issues; perform planned maintenance.
• Produce and maintain installation docs, including as-built drawings and test results.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and customers to meet scope, schedule, and DoD security requirements.
• Follow safety and security procedures.

Skills

Structured cabling

Telecommunications installation

Cable testing equipment

Read drawings/diagrams

Communication skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Tools

CAT5e/CAT6

66/110 blocks

Racks & cabinets

Cable transport systems

Grounding & bonding

Networking gear (switches/routers/patch panels)

Seismic/weight distribution awareness

Job description

ActioNet is seeking an Engineering and Installation Technician I with 1-2 years experience to install and support structured cabling, telecommunications systems, cable pathways, and network infrastructure in DoD environments.

The role involves site surveys, testing CAT5e/CAT6 cabling, telephony systems, and network equipment while supporting cutover and sustainment activities at secure government facilities. A valid security clearance is required.