Lead DS CEL

General Dynamics Information Technology•Aiea, HI

3d•$111,155 - $150,385•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Distribution Systems Lead CEL Engineer to support its ongoing BIM contract. The position is onsite at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, and requires the employee to reside in the Honolulu area for daily onsite project support. No travel pay is associated with the position. The work is expected to last 7+ months, with potential opportunities to move to other initiatives upon completion. The DS Lead CEL Engineer evaluates, designs, and oversees installation of equipment in telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs), including racks, bonding and grounding, electrical systems, cooling, cable pathways, and compliance with AF/SF and UFC standards. The role manages GDIT, Agency, and subcontractor teams performing site surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, electrical work, and network equipment installations. The position is onsite, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with less than 10% travel required. The stated likely salary range is $111,155–$150,385; actual compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and currently possess a Secret clearance. GDIT describes its benefits and rewards as including medical plan options, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and disability and life insurance options. The company also cites full-flex work weeks where possible, career-growth resources, internal mobility support, and wellness packages.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience.
4–7 years of experience with telecommunications rooms, data center buildouts, or ISP infrastructure.
Experience managing cabling, rack installation, or structured cabling teams.
Knowledge of grounding and bonding, power specifications, equipment standards, and room environmental requirements.
Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to reside in the Honolulu area and provide daily onsite support at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AFCENT, AFNET, or equivalent DoW telecommunications environments.
Experience designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces.
Experience reading and producing telecommunications room drawings.
BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD certification.
Security+ CE certification (8570 requirement).
FOA CFOT certification, beneficial for fiber termination work.

Responsibilities

Conduct surveys documenting power, cooling, bonding and grounding, pathways, and room readiness.
Develop or follow layout designs covering rack plans, cable management, grounding and bonding, electrical circuits, and equipment placement.
Manage GDIT, Agency, and subcontractor labor performing room buildouts, rack installation, cable routing, and grounding.
Ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DoW telecommunications room standards.
Coordinate with base civil engineering on facility upgrades or modifications.
Support site installation of new fiber, CAT6, Wi-Fi, and CEL closet solutions, including cabinets, switch node solutions, UPS, and power solutions.
Work with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams to integrate infrastructure.
Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as a subject-matter expert.

Benefits

Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
401(k) plan with company match.
Vacation, sick, and personal time off plans.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
Wellness packages.
Full-flex work weeks where possible.
Career-growth tool and internal mobility support.