RCDD Engineer - Secret Clearance required
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. This is a full-time onsite position at the Pentagon; telecommuting is not allowed. The role supports Inside Plant (ISP) cable infrastructure at the Pentagon, Mark Center, and other National Capital Region buildings supported by JSP. The engineer maintains infrastructure including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and related components. The role follows JSP and commercial best practices and standards, and develops Engineering Installation Plans for cable-rack installation, rack wiring, and installation testing. It also provides operations and maintenance support, including surveys and maintenance planning for more than 1,800 telecommunications rooms. The engineer documents survey results in weekly reports except in extenuating circumstances, ensures applicable EIA/TIA 568A and 568B standards are upheld, and performs 24/7/365 break-fix support for ISP cable infrastructure under JSP purview.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
- High school diploma.
- At least 3 years of related experience developing layouts and designs for technology systems, including voice, data, and structured cabling.
- Well-versed in 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 floor plans.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain Inside Plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and associated elements at the Pentagon, Mark Center, and JSP-supported buildings in the NCR.
- Follow JSP and commercial best-practice procedures and standards.
- Develop Engineering Installation Plans for cable-rack installation, rack wiring, and required installation testing.
- Provide ISP operations and maintenance support for telecommunications rooms across the Pentagon, Mark Center, the NCR, and outlying JSP-supported buildings.
- Conduct onsite surveys of telecommunications rooms and provide weekly reports of survey results, except in extenuating circumstances.
- Develop maintenance plans to correct issues identified during surveys.
- Ensure EIA/TIA 568A and 568B and other applicable standards are upheld.
- Perform 24/7/365 break-fix support for Inside Plant cable infrastructure under JSP purview.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
