Engineering Technician

Position Description & Qualifications As the Experienced Engineering Technician , you will work on a team performing IT systems modernization at DoD facilities worldwide. This work involves installing server equipment racks, video surveillance (IP-based) cameras, desktop computing systems and peripherals, cabling, and rack‑mounted equipment at U.S. Army installations worldwide. As the Engineering Technician, you will perform standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations. You will follow standard work methods on recurring assignments, but you will receive explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. Your technical adequacy of routine work will be reviewed on completion and non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. Travel is required; you may work anywhere in the United States and travel the world. Flexible working hours are required; you must be willing to work more than 40 hours per week and after normal duty hours depending on customer requirements. Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. In this role you will: Follow specific instructions, assemble or construct simple or standard equipment or parts, service or repair simple instruments or equipment. Conduct a variety of tests using established methods, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors. Gather and maintain specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc., perform computations, plot data, and verify that test data meets acceptance criteria. Unpack and re‑pack equipment for test and shipment to customer facilities. Extract engineering data from various prescribed but non‑standardized sources, process the data following well‑defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry, and present the data in prescribed form. Perform the installation of CAT 6 cabling. Terminate CAT 6 using T568B color‑code standard. Other duties may be assigned. To be successful in this role, you will have: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a CAC (Common Access Card). Must be able to obtain access to all military installations. Must be willing to travel up to 90% of the time, up to 4 months at a time. Must be able to travel internationally. Must be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport within 30 days of employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license. A high school diploma or GED. Five or more years of related experience. Able to work independently, meet schedule, and duty requirements. Must be organized, with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks. Able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to work in areas with drafts, noise, and temperature variation. Able to work during inclement weather or other adverse conditions. Able to work in high‑heat spaces, climb dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking. Able to perform work on ladders and lifts. Able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance; 80% of work requires carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 lbs while standing, crouching, or walking. Must be familiar with typical hand tools. Able to work with power tools; drill, sawzall, rotomiz, Dremel, etc. Additional desired experience and skills Active DoD Secret security clearance. Current U.S. passport. Fast learner. Advanced troubleshooting experience. Experience using digital multimeter, power meters, RF meters/analyzers (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer). Familiar with wire, cable termination, wire tracing and gauge determination. General knowledge of Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience in cable installation, testing, and termination (Cat 5/6, multi‑conductor). Familiar with installation of rack hardware and cabling techniques. Advanced knowledge of low‑voltage control systems. Familiar with system support components including power supplies, wall transformers and circuit breakers. Advanced knowledge in mounting hardware on varying surfaces. Advanced knowledge of intrusion detection systems, access control, CCTV, and audio‑video installation. Experience leading teams in small installations. Capable of training team members. Capable of reading, updating, and documenting installation design files. General knowledge of AC power installations and troubleshooting. Advanced understanding of server installation, connections, and use cases. EEO Statement Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serco