Lead DS CEL
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a Distribution Systems Lead CEL Engineer to support an ongoing BIM contract. This position is on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, and requires the candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily on-site project support. The DS Lead CEL Engineer evaluates, designs, and oversees the installation of equipment in telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs), including racks, bonding/grounding, electrical, cooling, cable pathways, and compliance with AF/SF and UFC standards. This role manages GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams performing site surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, electrical, and network equipment installations.
Requirements
- BA/BS or equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
- 4–7 years’ experience with telecommunications rooms, data center buildouts, or ISP infrastructure.
- Experience managing cabling, rack installation, or structured cabling teams.
- Knowledge of grounding/bonding, power specs, equipment standards, and room environmental requirements.
- Secret Security Clearance.
- US Citizenship Required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AFCENT, AFNET, or equivalent DOD telecom environments.
- Experience designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces.
- Experience reading and producing telecom room drawings.
- BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD.
- Security+ CE (8570 requirement).
- FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work).
Responsibilities
- Conduct surveys documenting power, cooling, bonding/grounding, pathways, and room readiness.
- Develop and/or follow layout designs including rack plans, cable management, grounding/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 DOD telecommunications room standards.
- Coordinate with base civil engineering for facility upgrades or modifications.
- Support site installation of new fiber, CAT6, WIFI, CEL closet solutions to include but not limited to cabinets, switch node solution, UPS and power solutions.
- Work closely with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams for integration of infrastructure.
- Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as a SME.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Full flex work weeks
- Variety of medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
