BIM (Hawaii) Sr DS lead

Job#: 3044655 | On-site at Hickam AFB, Hawaii (Fairbanks area residence required). No travel pay associated with this position.

About the Role

We are seeking a Distribution Systems Lead Engineer to support our clients' ongoing BIM contract. This role contributes to the completion of specific engineering programs and projects, developing solutions to complex engineering problems and performing systems design, development, and integration throughout the systems life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise OSP/ISP, fiber optic, and communication closet engineers and technicians, ensuring coordinated and integrated engineering across all disciplines.
• Manage Agency and Subcontractor labor, including daily direction, quality assurance, performance oversight, and conflict resolution.
• Serve as the primary engineering liaison to Government POCs and base stakeholders.
• Coordinate base access, security requirements, installation schedules, materials, and personnel deployment.
• Validate engineering deliverables including drawings, design inputs, reports, and risk assessments.
• Lead design reviews, planning sessions, and strategic decision-making for distribution systems workstreams.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks, design conflicts, and installation challenges.
• Support program leadership with execution planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of AF/SF standards, TIA/EA, UFC, I3A, OSP/ISP, CEL requirements, and fiber technologies.
• Oversee complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Perform complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Perform continual maintenance and provide complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.
• May serve as a team or task lead.

Requirements

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain and/or maintain this clearance as a condition of employment.
• 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments.
• Experience delivering large-scale communications modernization projects for DoD, federal, or large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams.
• Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards.
• Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DoD network infrastructure/modernization programs.
• Certifications:
  • BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer)
  • FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician)
  • OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
  • Security+ CE (DoD requirement for base network environments)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources.
• Access to a certified Career Coach.