Lead Telecom Equipment Installer

Circet USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV – Lead to install and maintain telecom equipment for multiple carriers, including fiber, transport gear, and central offices, within data centers, switch centers, and enterprise spaces. This senior role requires demonstrating leadership on projects, reading technical drawings, performing tests, and ensuring safety compliance.

Travel and overtime may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/college degree preferred.
• 6+ years in central office equipment or data center installation.
• Knowledge of AT&T, Telcordia, and Verizon Quality Standards.
• Experience with telecommunications equipment (Dell, HP, Arista, Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, Nokia).
• Reads and interprets technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication; good organizational skills.
• BICSI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and modify equipment in central offices and data centers.
• Install data cabinets, servers, switches, routers, and related hardware.
• Terminate cables and ensure proper power and fiber connections.
• Set up PDUs with redundancy and load balancing.
• Perform testing and document performance characteristics.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and MOPs; ensure quality.
• Oversee less experienced installers when needed.
• Interface with customers and project staff.

Skills

Strong organization

Verbal and written communication

Read technical drawings

MS Office proficiency

Report writing

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or college degree preferred

Tools

Dell

HP

Arista

Ciena

Fujitsu

Cisco

Calix

Adtran

Nortel

Nokia

Job description

Circet USA is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV – Lead to install and maintain telecom equipment for multiple carriers, including fiber, transport gear, and central offices, within data centers, switch centers, and enterprise spaces. This senior role requires demonstrating leadership on projects, reading technical drawings, performing tests, and ensuring safety compliance.

Travel and overtime may be required based on business needs.