Journeyman Low Voltage Technician

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a skilled Cabling Technician in Richmond, VA to install and terminate copper and fiber-optic cabling per design requirements. You will read low voltage drawings, test cabling, and coordinate with other trades to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with OSHA 10 certification within 6 months; BICSI Technician or Network+ is preferred. DPR emphasizes safety and quality in every project.

Qualifications

• Installs and terminates copper and fiber-optic cabling per design requirements.
• Reads and interprets low voltage drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Tests cabling to verify performance and compliance.
• Coordinates with other trades and DPR supervision to maintain project sequencing.
• Maintains accurate records of materials, test results, and installed components.
• Adheres to all DPR safety procedures and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets low voltage drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Tests and certifies cabling to verify performance and compliance.
• Coordinates with other trades and DPR supervision to maintain project sequencing.
• Identifies and resolves standard installation or wiring issues with minimal guidance.
• Maintains accurate records of materials, test results, and installed components.
• Adheres to all DPR safety procedures and quality expectations.

Skills

Read schematics

Test cabling

Coordinate trades

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification

BICSI Technician Certification

CIT Network+ Certification

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Installs and terminates copper and fiber-optic cabling systems following design requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets low voltage drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Tests and certifies cabling to verify performance and compliance.
• Coordinates with other trades and DPR supervision to maintain project sequencing.
• Identifies and resolves standard installation or wiring issues with minimal guidance.
• Maintains accurate records of materials, test results, and installed components.
• Adheres to all DPR safety procedures and quality expectations.

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Technician Certification or Computing Technology Industry Association Network+ Certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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