Engineering tech (Shore Installations)

About Us When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you! Position Location This position is an onsite based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Job Overview The role of the Engineering Technician is to provide day-to-day integration support for a variety of communication systems and Internet protocol equipment. Candidate will have a professional and courteous attitude in a deployed team environment. An Engineering Technician 1 must have experience with structural wiring techniques and will support Subject matter experts with various copper and fiber installation. This position reports directly to the Project Manager of the Shore Installation Group in Chesapeake, VA. Responsibilities Essential Job Duties: Working with NIWC Atlantic, Federal Government Organizations, Industry Partners and other technical codes, program/project managers, and SMEs, the Engineering Technician I will assist with the installation, planning, testing, and integration of complex Networks, Telephony systems and command centers worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Perform duties in or around secure and non-secure military environments such as Naval/Coast Guard bases, command centers and piers. Obtain and maintain required certifications. Maintaining a security clearance. Owning required hand tools required in daily duties. Completing required paperwork, timesheets, and reporting as required. Provides input and noting any problems requiring attention of other staff members. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial, especially while on travel. Job Requirements Mandatory: Must have Associate’s of Sciences Degree, or equivalent and (1) years of installation/integration experience OR have a High School diploma and Three (3) years of practical experience, to include: Installing copper/fiber cabling, testing, manufacturing, or maintenance. Must be able to attain a Secret clearance. Must be willing to travel up to 50% CONUS/OCONUS and work extended hours including weekends and holidays. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and able to provide driving record upon request. Experience reading installation drawings and tech manuals. RF, multi-pin and fiber optic cable and connector building experience. Installation and integration of copper and fiber infrastructure in military buildings, warehouse, and hospital environments. Directly support the onsite lead to effectively prioritize and execute daily tasks. Terminate data cables (cat5e, cat6). Build pathways and install copper/fiber trunks in commercial setting. Operates vehicles, hand tools, power tools, ladders, and test equipment. Assists other team personnel in the performance of their duties. Promote a team approach and problem-solving environment. Perform Cyber Security assessments and implement controls. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug screening. Working Conditions Must be able to work inside/outdoors. Must be able to tolerate cold/heat. Comfortable working around exposures to hazards. Ability to work in low lit areas for long periods of time. Occasional travel may be necessary for long periods of time. Physical Requirements Must be able lift 50 lbs. Must be able to stoop, bend or squat to accommodate obstruction in varied environments. Comfortable working on ladders and arial lifts. Disclosures Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chugach Alaska Corporation