RCDD Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology • Arlington, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an RCDD Engineer for its Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program in Arlington, Virginia. The position maintains Inside Plant cable infrastructure—including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements—at the Pentagon, Mark Center, and other buildings in the National Capital Region supported by JSP. The employee follows JSP and commercial best practices and standards, and provides Engineering Installation Plans for cable rack installation, rack wiring, and installation testing.

The role provides operations and maintenance support for more than 1,800 telecommunications rooms across JSP-supported facilities. Duties include on-site surveys, weekly reports of survey results except in extenuating circumstances, developing maintenance plans to correct deficiencies, and upholding EIA/TIA 568A and 568B and other applicable standards. The engineer also performs 24/7/365 break-fix support for Inside Plant cable infrastructure under JSP's purview. This is a full-time, onsite position; telecommuting is not allowed. Travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience developing layouts and designs for technology systems, including voice, data, and structured cabling.
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• High school diploma.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• Strong knowledge of BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards, and applicable codes related to IT, low-voltage, and telecommunications system design and layout.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Visio for producing cutsheets and floorplans.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems from an installation and basic design perspective.
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at varying expertise levels.
• Strong customer support skills in a high-visibility environment.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Inside Plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements across JSP-supported facilities.
• Follow JSP and commercial best-practice procedures and standards.
• Develop or provide Engineering Installation Plans for cable rack installation, rack wiring, and required installation testing.
• Support operations and maintenance of more than 1,800 telecommunications rooms at the Pentagon, Mark Center, and other JSP-supported NCR and outlying buildings.
• Conduct on-site surveys and provide weekly reports of survey results, except in extenuating circumstances.
• Develop maintenance plans to correct deficiencies and ensure applicable EIA/TIA 568A and 568B and other standards are upheld.
• Perform 24/7/365 break-fix support for Inside Plant cable infrastructure under JSP's purview.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Wellness packages.
• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday paid time off.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED