Telecommunications Engineering Tech, I

Summary

The MIL Corporation is looking for a Telecommunications Engineering Technician I to support the installation of Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications cabling and related cabling infrastructure. This role supports a Federal Government client at our Lexington Park, MD location.

This position currently requires an on-site schedule with 5 days on-site. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering packages and support job site coordination support for materials, tools, and work crews
• Interface with the end customer, attend project meetings, submitting daily or weekly status reports as applicable
• Work within ISP/OSP installation crews to perform infrastructure installation, demolition, and updating
• Assist with pre-installation testing of materials
• Perform efforts within confined spaces as necessary
• Maintain responsibility for quality of effort and safety of personnel.
• Maintain proficiency working with copper

Travel

Candidates must be willing to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for up to eight weeks at a time. Total travel is approximately 75%.

Required Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years' experience working ISP and/or OSP cabling and cabling infrastructure
• Demonstrable understanding of TIA/EIA, BICSI, IEEE, or related standards as they apply to the installation of OSI Layer 1 infrastructure
• Ability to interpret engineering packages
• Experience working in inside and outside cable plant environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and organization skills
• Familiar with and ability to apply the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to interface professionally with individuals at all levels and communicate effectively with project staff and other team members
• Ability to perform necessary activities required for ISP/OSP installation and related actions
• Must be able to lift items up to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) limits
• Must be able to stand, kneel and/or crouch for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding
• Must be able to work in high places, as well as small, cramped, or confined spaces
• Must be able to work in hot humid places, as well as cold places
• Must maintain a valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Must maintain a valid passport

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with testing fiber and/or copper
• Experience working in data centers and server farms
• Current Top Secret / SCI clearance
• Current BICSI Installer Certification and continued certification/training
• Fiber and copper certifications
• Confined space certification
• Associates degree in a related technical area

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent

Clearance

All applicants for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.

Compensation

The SCA (Service Contract Act) role at The MIL Corporation is subject to the regulations and guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor. As an SCA position, it is classified as a service contract and is subject to specific wage determinations and benefit requirements mandated by the government.

The compensation and benefits for the SCA role at The MIL Corporation will be in accordance with the prevailing wage rates and benefits specified by the Department of Labor for the specific job classification and location. The current rate is $22.92 - $29.81 per hour. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you! Whether you're fresh out of college, the military, or well into your professional services career, MIL has great job opportunities that might be a great fit.

Here at MIL, we pride ourselves on the family-like environment instilled amongst our team. Our employees love working here, and it truly shows through our various recognitions & awards. Some of our most recent awards include:

• 2021-2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• 2017-2024 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018-2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work
  • 2021 - 2024, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services
  • 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials
  • 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2020- 2024, 2017, Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
  • 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.