Telecommunications Associate

Peraton; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Voice and Cable Engineer to support the DOE enterprise infrastructure program. You will architecture, design, and engineer structured voice and cabling systems across DOE facilities, providing technical oversight for network projects and ensuring compliance with federal standards and future capacity needs.

This role requires independent engineering judgment to define cable specs, route schemas, and solve complex infrastructure challenges in a mission-driven federal environment.

Qualifications

• US Citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design structured cabling solutions for DOE facilities.
• Define cable specifications and standards for enterprise deployments with Cat5e–Cat6a and fiber.
• Develop cabling schemas and infrastructure blueprints for data center, campus, and building-level connectivity.
• Exercise independent engineering judgment to assess site conditions and resolve design conflicts.
• Perform technical problem-solving for complex cabling challenges and pathway obstructions.
• Pull, route, dress, and terminate copper and fiber cabling per standards.
• Terminate and test copper and fiber cables including connectors, panels, and wall plates.
• Conduct cable testing and certification; analyze results and remediation strategies.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and labeling schemas per DOE standards.
• Adhere to site safety in raised floors, above ceilings, and data centers.

Skills

US Citizen

DOE clearance

Cabling architecture

Copper & fiber cabling

Engineering judgment

Floor plans & network diagrams

Cable testing & certification

Documentation & labeling

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

BS/BA

High School Diploma

Tools

Fluke DSX

Job description

Education Requirements

Minimum of 0 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 4 years with High School Diploma

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance

• Demonstrated experience in cabling system architecture, design, and engineering in an enterprise or federal environment

• Proficiencyin designing and specifying copper and fiber optic cabling solutions, including mediaselection, pathway engineering, and capacity planning

• Ability to exercise independent engineering judgment in evaluating site conditions, resolving design conflicts, and making technical decisions

• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating floor plans, network diagrams, cabling schemas, and engineering specifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure challenges

• Experience with cable testing and certification equipment; ability to analyze results and develop remediation strategies

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to clean, organized, and properly documented installations

• Ability tolift upto 50lbs, work on ladders, andoperatein confined or above-ceiling spaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiencywith fiber cable design and engineering

• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or BICSI Installer 2 certification

• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent networking certification

• Experience supporting federal government or DOE facilities

• Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools and design methodologies

• Experience with outside plant (OSP) fiber design and installation

• Knowledge of network switching, patching, and infrastructure integration

• Experience developing cabling standards and specifications for enterprise environments

Peraton is seeking a skilledVoice andCable Engineer to support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) enterprise infrastructure program. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for the architecture, design, and engineering of structuredvoice andcabling systems across DOE facilities, while also providing technical oversight for network infrastructure projects. This position requires the application of independent engineering judgment to define cable specifications, design cabling schemas, solve complex infrastructure challenges, and ensure that all installations meet federal standards and future capacity requirements. TheVoice andCable Engineer exercises discretion in evaluating site conditions, selectingoptimalrouting solutions, and making real-time technical decisions thatimpactenterprise network performance and reliability. This position is ideal for a technically proficient professional who combines hands-onexpertisewith engineering design and problem-solving capabilities in a mission-driven federalenvironment.

Responsibilities

Cabling Architecture, Design & Engineering

• Architect and design structured cabling solutions for DOE facilities, including pathway routing, cable plant topology, and capacity planning to support current and future network requirements.

• Define cable specifications and standards for enterprise deployments, evaluating and selectingappropriate mediatypes (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber) based on performance requirements, distance limitations, and environmental factors.

• Develop cabling schemas and infrastructure blueprints, including logical and physical layer designs, to support data center, campus, and building-level connectivity.

• Exercise independent engineering judgment to assess site conditions, resolve design conflicts, anddetermineoptimalinstallation approaches that balance performance, cost, and schedule constraints.

• Perform technical problem-solving for complex cabling challenges, including analysis of signal degradation, interference mitigation, and pathway obstructions that require creative engineering solutions.

• Pull, route, dress, andterminatecopper (twisted pair) and fiber optic cablingin accordance withapplicable standards and site-specific requirements.

• Terminate and test Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cables (single-mode and multi-mode) including connectors, patch panels, and wall plates.

• Perform fiber splicing, polishing, and end-face inspection using industry-standard tools and equipment.

• Conduct cable testing and certification using tools such as Fluke DSX or similar cable analyzers; analyze test results, diagnose failures, and develop remediation strategies.

• Design and specify cable tray layouts, conduit pathways, J-hook configurations, and other cable management infrastructure based on site-specific engineering assessments.

• Coordinate with facilities, construction, network architects, and government stakeholders to plan and execute cabling projects; provide technical recommendations and engineering trade-off analyses to inform project decisions.

• Create andmaintainengineering documentation including as-built drawings, cable schedules, design specifications, and labeling schemasin accordance withDOE standards.

• Conduct site surveys and feasibility assessments for new infrastructure projects; provide engineering recommendations on cabling approaches, materials, and labor requirements.

• Adhere to all site safety requirements, including working in raised floor environments, above ceiling spaces, and data center facilities.