Field Engineer II

Field Engineer II

Washington DC Pay From: $80,000 Per Year

MUST Field Engineer II TS/SCI BICSI Technician certification or related BICSI credentials preferred Fiber optic splicing or FOA certification experience preferred. 5+ years of relevant work experience. Experience installing and supporting structured cabling systems in enterprise or federal environments. Hands-on experience with Cat6 copper and fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting. Experience building telecommunications rooms, MDFs, and IDFs. Hands on experience with fiber optic testing equipment and cable certification tools. Ability to analyze and create telecom drawings and installation documentation. Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding environments. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading small teams. Jetted/Air blown fiber installation experience. Skilled in confined space entry and associated rescue systems. Experience supporting campus-wide infrastructure modernization or refresh projects. Experience supporting secure federal or DoD environments.

DUTIES Field Engineer II will support telecommunications infrastructure refresh for a federal customer in Washington, DC. This effort will support the modernization and upgrade of enterprise voice, data, and telecommunications systems across secure environments. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with strong structured cabling experience, knowledge of BICSI standards, and expertise installing and maintaining Cat6 copper, fiber optic cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure in mission-critical environments.

Install, terminate, test, label, and troubleshoot Cat6 copper and fiber optic cabling in accordance with BICSI and industry standards using TDR and other certification tools. Perform telecommunications infrastructure installations including patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, cable trays, ladder racks, and related hardware. Construct/repair pathways (tray, ladder rack, sleeves, fire-stopping). Familiar with working in confined spaces. Support campus-wide cabling refresh and modernization efforts across multiple buildings and secure environments. Read and interpret telecom drawings, floor plans, wiring schematics, and installation documentation. Conduct cable routing, dressing, bundling, and labeling following customer standards and best practices. Support cutovers, migrations, telecommunications room buildouts, and MDF/IDF upgrades. Ensure all work complies with federal, security, and safety requirements. Maintain accurate installation documentation and support inventory tracking. Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and government personnel to support project execution and timelines.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.