Description
GDIT is seeking a Distribution Systems Lead CEL Engineer to support their ongoing BIM contract. This position is on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, and requires the candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily onsite project support. The successful candidate will evaluate, design, and oversee the installation of equipment in telecommunications rooms, manage teams performing site surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, electrical, and network equipment installations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct surveys documenting power, cooling, bonding/grounding, pathways, and room readiness.
- Develop and follow layout designs including rack plans, cable management, grounding/bonding, electrical circuits, and equipment placement.
- Manage GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor labor performing room buildouts, rack installation, cable routing, and grounding.
- Ensure compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DoW telecommunications room standards.
- Coordinate with base civil engineering for facility upgrades or modifications.
- Support site installation of new fiber, CAT6, WIFI, CEL closet solutions.
- Work closely with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams for integration of infrastructure.
- Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as a subject matter expert.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
- 4–7 years' experience with telecommunications rooms, data center buildouts, or ISP infrastructure.
- Experience managing cabling, rack installation, or structured cabling teams.
- Knowledge of grounding/bonding, power specs, equipment standards, and room environmental requirements.
- Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces.
- Experience reading and producing telecom room drawings.
- BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD.
- Security+ CE (8570 requirement).
- FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work).
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401K with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Full-flex work week to own priorities at work and at home.
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.