Telecom Engineer – DoD TS Clearance, Federal Cabling

Verigent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verigent's client in Washington, DC is seeking experienced Telecom Engineers to support a federal infrastructure refresh for secure environments. The role emphasizes Cat6 copper, fiber optic cabling, and reading telecom drawings, with DoD-level security requirements.

The position entails hands-on installations, testing, labeling, and documentation, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with federal standards and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with telecom infrastructure and structured cabling.
• Experience reading telecom drawings and installation documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, label, and troubleshoot Cat6 copper and fiber optic cabling per BICSI standards.
• Perform telecom infrastructure installations including patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, cable trays, and related hardware.
• Read and interpret telecom drawings, floor plans, wiring schematics, and installation documentation.
• Support campus-wide cabling refresh and modernization across multiple buildings and secure environments.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and government personnel to support project execution and timelines.
• Maintain accurate installation documentation and support inventory tracking.

Skills

Structured cabling

Telecommunications infrastructure

Reading telecom drawings

Documentation

Team coordination

Tools

TDR

Fiber optic testing equipment

Cable certification tools

Job description

Verigent's client in Washington, DC is seeking experienced Telecom Engineers to support a federal infrastructure refresh for secure environments. The role emphasizes Cat6 copper, fiber optic cabling, and reading telecom drawings, with DoD-level security requirements.

The position entails hands-on installations, testing, labeling, and documentation, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with federal standards and safety rules.