Telecommunications Technician 2 - Chantilly, VA
M.C. Dean, Inc.
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M.C. Dean, Inc. is hiring a Telecommunication Technician to join our Security and Electronic Systems unit in the United States.
The role focuses on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers, including intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, and DAS/fiber systems. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in telecom installations, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a BICSI certification.
Qualifications
- Requires High School Diploma or GED.
- Requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- BICSI Installer 1 copper certification required.
- Experience with OSP/ISP copper, CCTV, DAS, fiber, and structured cabling.
- Ability to read plans and specs and travel up to 50%.
Responsibilities
- Install communications cabling and equipment per plans and codes.
- Perform hands-on installation with basic telecom equipment.
- Understand OSP/ISP copper, CCTV, DAS, fiber and cabling.
- Support healthcare, government, and mission-critical projects.
- Travel up to 50% to job sites.
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M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
M.C. Dean is committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment.
We are seeking a Telecommunication Technician to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit. The role involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating and maintaining electronic security services, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.
- The Telecommunications Technician 2 is responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
- Hands‑on installation of basic equipment using hand tools and power tools, with a basic understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints, and codes and standards.
- Develop understanding of Telecommunication Systems including OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling.
- Make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician.
- Support complex scopes specific to Healthcare, Government, Higher‑Education, Federal Aviation (Preferred) & Mission Critical industries.
- 50% travel.
Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship. ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph is REQUIRED.
- High School Diploma OR GED required.
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in related Telecommunications work specific to the oversight & installation of OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling in diverse construction industries.
- Requires a BICSI certification, at minimum a BICSI Installer 1 for copper certification.
- Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
- Experience in telecommunications installation in complex markets including Federal & Government Facilities, Healthcare/Hospitals, Commercial Buildings & Mission Critical Facilities.
- Ability to pass basic telecommunications knowledge test.
- Hands‑on experience & knowledge in the installation of low‑voltage specialty contracting industries, solution‑driven initiatives & overall leadership to field‑project teams.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
- Must have reliable transportation daily to & from the appointed jobsite.
- Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches.
- Basic knowledge of operating hand & power tools safely, along with adhering to all safety regulations & procedures.
- Understand how to survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure, including copper & fiber cables, both active & passive components using electronic devices.
- Strong communication, time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
- Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment.
- Ability to sketch rack, floor & wall elevations.
- Previous working experience in terminating, testing & troubleshooting of horizontal copper (Cat 5, Cat 6).
- Previous experience installing various types of low‑voltage cabling.
- Understanding of installation, inspection, terminating, testing and troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (fiber optics, category 5, 6, 6A & associated equipment) including pathways, cable trays, cabinets, racks, devices, prefabricated components, assemblies, and grounding systems.
- Lead the installation of cable from telecommunications rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following directions & ensuring cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing & termination.
- Required to have a full set of tools obtained prior to the first day of employment as needed to perform the position.
- Knowledge & understanding of different color codes & strong familiarity with TIA & EIA standards.
- Ability to label & test horizontal cable as required for the position.
- Perform quality assurance checks of the team’s work to ensure cable installation is performed within all applicable requirements.
- Maintain a clean working environment & participate in daily job site cleanup.
- Secure company tools & materials daily.
- Install one or more of the following systems including backbone & riser cable (copper & fiber), plywood & racks, cable trays (TC, MDF & IDF), OSP & ISP, along with site grounding.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- BICSI Installer Level 2 or BICSI Tech Certification.
- OTDR Certification.
- Experience with fusion splicing.
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry‑leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
- Competitive salary.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Military reserve pay offset.
- Paid maternity leave.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Demonstrate physical strength and stamina for loading, unloading, operating equipment, and transporting materials. Follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
- Relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
- Work at various heights up to 60 feet and climb/maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
- Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead routinely.
- Good vision (may be corrected), ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
- Use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Identify when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing it.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
USD $27.00 - $31.00 /Hr.
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