Low-Voltage Technician: Install, Test & Lead Cabling

Instrata; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Instrata in Chantilly, VA is seeking a skilled low-voltage Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot a wide range of communication systems on commercial projects. You will read blueprints, lead cable installations, and perform terminations with precision.

You’ll mentor junior installers, coordinate weekly material needs, and ensure safety and standards are followed on every site, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of low-voltage installation experience in commercial construction.
• Able to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Familiar with color codes and cable termination methods.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Valid driver’s license; drug screen and background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate Coax, UTP, DAS, AV, Multiconductor, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Fiber cables and connectors with precision.
• Test copper and fiber; identify and resolve performance issues.
• Read and apply drawings, specifications, and job scopes accurately.
• Plan weekly labor and material needs for projects.
• Lead field execution; assist in directing junior crew members and ensuring safety standards.
• Install and configure devices such as switches, cameras, and UPS systems.
• Report progress to Project Leads and track materials on site.

Skills

Low-voltage installation

Schematics interpretation

Independent worker

Office 365

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Cable test equipment

Smartsheet

Job description

Instrata in Chantilly, VA is seeking a skilled low-voltage Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot a wide range of communication systems on commercial projects. You will read blueprints, lead cable installations, and perform terminations with precision.

You’ll mentor junior installers, coordinate weekly material needs, and ensure safety and standards are followed on every site, with travel as required.