Telecommunications Engineer

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

Salary Range: $70-120,000 (negotiable based on experience)

Summary

Verigent's client is seeking experienced Telecom Engineers to support a telecommunications infrastructure refresh for a federal customer in Washington, DC. This effort will support the modernization and upgrade of enterprise voice, data, and telecommunications systems across secure environments. This is a hands‑on role ideal for candidates with strong structured cabling experience, knowledge of BICSI standards, and expertise installing and maintaining Cat6 copper, fiber optic cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure in mission‑critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, label, and troubleshoot Cat6 copper and fiber optic cabling in accordance with BICSI and industry standards using TDR and other certification tools.
• Perform telecommunications infrastructure installations including patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, cable trays, ladder racks, and related hardware.
• Familiar with working in confined spaces.
• Support campus‑wide cabling refresh and modernization efforts across multiple buildings and secure environments.
• Read and interpret telecom drawings, floor plans, wiring schematics, and installation documentation.
• Conduct cable routing, dressing, bundling, and labeling following customer standards and best practices.
• Support cutovers, migrations, telecommunications room buildouts, and MDF/IDF upgrades.
• Ensure all work complies with federal, security, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate installation documentation and support inventory tracking.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and government personnel to support project execution and timelines.

Qualifications

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance.
• 2-10+ years experience working with telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience installing and supporting structured cabling systems in enterprise or federal environments.
• Familiar with Cat6 copper and fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with telecommunications rooms, MDFs, and IDFs.
• Familiar with fiber optic testing equipment and cable certification tools.
• Ability to analyze and create telecom drawings and installation documentation.
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.