Senior Cable Technician: Lead Fiber & Copper Installations

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Lead Cable Technician with at least five years of structured cabling experience. The role requires independent work or as part of a crew to pull, terminate, and test copper and fiber cables, install cable trays, and support hardware in DC Metro and Frederick, MD areas.

You will read blueprints, generate test reports, coordinate with the project manager, and ensure compliance with EIA/TIA standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of structured cabling experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overhead.
• US Citizenship is required for access to buildings and installations.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a crew to pull, terminate and test copper and fiber cable.
• Install cable tray and cable support hardware.
• Generate equipment list and bills of material for tasks.
• Interface with customer and inform project manager of changes.
• Read blueprints and cut-sheets and generate test reports and as-builts.

Skills

Cable pulling

Cable termination

Testing copper/fiber

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma

Advanced training

Tools

Punch tools

Test equipment

Power tools

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Lead Cable Technician with at least five years of structured cabling experience. The role requires independent work or as part of a crew to pull, terminate, and test copper and fiber cables, install cable trays, and support hardware in DC Metro and Frederick, MD areas.

You will read blueprints, generate test reports, coordinate with the project manager, and ensure compliance with EIA/TIA standards.