Cabling Engineer (CE2) (Government)
About The Position
AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a Cable Engineer to play a key role in delivering reliable, mission-ready cabling infrastructure in support of critical customer operations. This position will help shape installation, inspection, documentation, and training standards for structured cabling systems while partnering with technical teams to promote quality, consistency, safety, and operational excellence across the program. The Cable Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of cable installation, termination, testing, and inspection standards. They will develop and apply quality assurance inspection criteria, review field inspection reports, and provide passive cable infrastructure design support. The role requires maintaining awareness of industry standards and communicating updates, planning and delivering training, and partnering with management to support new technology implementation and workforce training. The engineer will also develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency and productivity, assist in developing work-around procedures, and reinforce installation standards through field engagement. Additionally, they will serve as a technical interface with customers, prepare and present technical recommendations, pursue ongoing technical development, and perform monthly safety coaching observations.
Requirements
- Must have a high School diploma and 3 years of cable engineering experience.
- Required experience must demonstrate the ability to support structured cabling engineering, installation standards, quality assurance inspections, passive cable infrastructure design, and technical coordination in a mission-focused customer environment.
- Experience developing, documenting, or enforcing cable installation, termination, testing, and inspection standards.
- Working knowledge of structured cabling systems, passive cable infrastructure, and applicable industry standards such as TIA/EIA, BICSI, manufacturer guidance, and customer-specific requirements.
- Experience reviewing field inspection results, identifying quality or installation deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions.
- Ability to provide technical input for cabling design, project planning, implementation support, and field execution activities.
- Experience supporting technical training, on-the-job coaching, field readiness, or new technology implementation for cabling personnel.
- Ability to communicate technical recommendations clearly to customers, clients, managers, and field teams in support of inspections, status meetings, and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to support process improvements related to material utilization, labor efficiency, scheduling, quality assurance, field productivity, and safety compliance.
- Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of cable installation, termination, testing, and inspection standards.
- Develop and apply quality assurance inspection criteria to verify that cabling work meets program, customer, manufacturer, and industry requirements.
- Review field inspection reports, identify trends or deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to improve installation quality and consistency.
- Provide passive cable infrastructure design support for project proposals, implementation planning, and field execution as required.
- Maintain awareness of applicable TIA/EIA, BICSI, manufacturer, and passive cable industry standards and communicate updates to relevant personnel.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver BICSI Information Technology Systems Cable Installation Program training, manufacturer training, and on-the-job technical coaching.
- Partner with Cabling Managers and Cabling Group Managers to support new technology implementation, field readiness, and workforce training needs.
- Develop and implement procedures that improve material utilization, labor efficiency, scheduling performance, quality assurance, and field productivity.
- Assist in developing work-around procedures that maintain quality and productivity during delays caused by other trades, customer dependencies, material constraints, or staffing impacts.
- Initiate, monitor, and reinforce installation standards through field engagement, jobsite observations, and practical training sessions.
- Serve as a technical interface with customers and clients during project quality inspections, status meetings, and issue resolution discussions.
- Prepare and present technical recommendations clearly and professionally to support decision-making, negotiation, and project execution.
- Pursue ongoing technical development through corporate, specialty, industry, or manufacturer training opportunities.
- Perform monthly Safety Coaching Observations and support a comprehensive safety program consistent with company policy and customer site requirements.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
