Lead Telecom Equipment Installer — Fiber & Data Center

CIRCE; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Installer III (Lead) to install and maintain telecom gear for multiple carriers, including data centers and central offices. You will manage fiber and copper cabling, rack equipment, and power distribution while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires at least three years in central office or data center installation, familiarity with standards (AT&T, Telcordia, Verizon), and ability to read diagrams and operate power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or college degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in central office equipment or data center installation.
• Knowledge of AT&T, Telcordia, Verizon Quality Standards.
• Experience with telecom equipment including Dell, HP, Arista, Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, Nokia, etc.
• Background in fiber optic cable and AC/DC power installation and testing practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs; IOS and/or Android apps.
• Ability to read technical drawings; good communication skills.
• BICSI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and modify equipment including racks, cabinets, and frames.
• Install data cabinets, servers, switches, routers, and related devices.
• Terminate and route Power and fiber/copper cabling with proper safety.
• Set up PDUs with redundancy and load balancing.
• Perform testing and document performance characteristics of hardware/software.
• Oversee junior installers and liaise with customers on status.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Read technical drawings

Electrical safety

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/college degree preferred

Tools

Dell

HP

Arista

Ciena

Fujitsu

Cisco

Calix

Adtran

Nortel

Nokia

Job description

Circet USA is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Installer III (Lead) to install and maintain telecom gear for multiple carriers, including data centers and central offices. You will manage fiber and copper cabling, rack equipment, and power distribution while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires at least three years in central office or data center installation, familiarity with standards (AT&T, Telcordia, Verizon), and ability to read diagrams and operate power tools.