Voice & Cabling Engineer for Federal Facilities

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

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.