Outside/Inside Plant Project Lead

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 186,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) invites applications for an Outside/Inside Plant Project Lead in the LivIT group. You will plan and execute telecom deliverables, align with program objectives, and manage external vendors to ensure high-quality results on site in Livermore, CA.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field, substantial telecom experience, and the ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Extensive experience in telecommunications design and infrastructure including Outside Plant and Inside Plant.
• Experience leading complex telecommunications projects and teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in engineering contexts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute telecommunications deliverables meeting customer expectations.
• Manage external vendor relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Guide infrastructure service selections to meet current and future needs.
• Provide technical leadership to field technicians, designers, and contractors.
• Coordinate migration from legacy building to a new telecommunications facility.
• Maintain monthly status updates and triage issues with customers and project managers.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Telecommunications infrastructure

Structured cabling systems

Fiber optic infrastructure

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, computer engineering or electronics technology, or equivalent

Job description

Mid-Senior Level | Full-time
Information Technology/Computing | Livermore, CA | 09/02/2026
Reference #: REF8782W
Job Code: 339.2 Senior Eng Associate
Organization: Computing
Position Type: Career Indefinite
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: Not applicable

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Outside/Inside Plant Project Lead within the Communications Engineering Group for the LivIT Systems, Networks & Technologies Program Area. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing telecommunications deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet or exceed customer expectations while aligning with and advancing the strategic objectives of the Livermore Information Technology (LivIT) Program.

You will work closely with the Communications Engineering Associate Program Leader (APL) to manage external vendor relationships, engage stakeholders, assess evolving infrastructure requirements and deliver scalable, resilient telecommunications solutions. You will also work closely with the APL to facilitate a successful migration from the legacy telecommunications building to a new, modern telecommunications facility. This position is in the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) Division within the Computing Directorate, in support of LivIT.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Support projects involving fiber and copper data infrastructure, including Outside Plant and Inside Plant systems; wireless infrastructure; structured cabling systems; and telecommunications and network equipment.
• Collaborate on telecommunications efforts and execute projects prioritized by the leadership team.
• Support program management by selecting and implementing infrastructure services that meet current and future telecommunications needs and advance the Laboratory’s mission.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to field technicians, designers, and contractors.
• Serve as the Outside Plant/Inside Plant project lead for the telecommunications building migration, taking direction from the Associate Program Leader, raising awareness of obstacles, and facilitating the work of employees and contract labor.
• Interact regularly with customers and project managers to understand requirements, establish deliverable priorities, provide monthly status, and triage issues as encountered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, computer engineering or electronics technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical or engineering field.
• Extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, including expertise in at least 2 of the following: design engineering, Outside Plant (OSP) infrastructure, Inside Plant (ISP) infrastructure, and enterprise networking.
• Significant experience building effective teams in highly complex telecommunications environments.
• Highly advanced experience analyzing and resolving complex technical and operational issues using sound engineering judgment, creative problem-solving, and structured decision-making methodologies.
• Extensive experience leading field technicians and contractors in the implementation of highly complex OSP and ISP telecommunications projects.
• Subject matter expertise inat least 2 of the following: structured cabling systems (copper and fiber), data center and telecommunications room design, fiber optic infrastructure (including conduit systems, underground and aerial fiber, splicing, and termination), power distribution systems supporting telecom infrastructure, wireless infrastructure, carrier circuits and service provisioning.
• Demonstrated success leading telecommunications projects, including executing project plans, identifying and mitigating risks, and accurately estimating technician labor timelines.
• Highly advanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to negotiate, explain, and present technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, work independently, and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary team environments.

Qualifications We Desire

• Applied technical experience supporting or leading multi-year telecommunication projects from planning through completion.

Pay Range

$151,620 - $185,640 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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