Junior Field Telecom Technician

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Junior Field Telecom Technician to support a major national laboratory.

• Planning and execute network installations in accordance with customer orders, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Analyze installation requirements, order and gather necessary equipment, supplies, and tools, and assess installation sites to ensure successful deployments.
• Prepare installation diagrams, establishing voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables, and installing telecommunications equipment such as routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and fire-suppression systems.
• Build ironwork and ladder racks, activate remote access tools, and coordinate with contractors to ensure seamless integration of systems.
• Verify service by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms, identifying and correcting issues or escalating them as necessary.
• Document and label equipment and cables, record configuration diagrams and specifications, and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to codes, standards, and legal regulations.
• Utilizing the customer’s ticketing system, you will track and update all work performed.
• A basic understanding of VoIP technology is required, adhere to the customer's best practices and procedures when installing cabling and equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telecommunications equipment, provide reports, complete requests for new service, and determine the methodology for installing telephone services.
• Contribute to the overall success of telecommunications projects ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Requires HS diploma plus a minimum of 3 years, or more, of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties.
• Related experience may be substituted for relevant education and vice versa.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. Dept. of Energy Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems (MS OS)