Lead DS CEL

GDIT is seeking a Distribution Systems Lead CEL Engineer to support an ongoing BIM contract on site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii. This position requires residency in the Honolulu area for daily on-site project support. US citizenship is required.

About the Role

The Distribution Systems Lead CEL Engineer evaluates, designs, and oversees installation of equipment in telecommunications rooms (MDF/IDF/CELs), including racks, bonding/grounding, electrical, cooling, cable pathways, and compliance with AF/SF and UFC standards. This role manages GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams performing site surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, electrical, and network equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys documenting power, cooling, bonding/grounding, pathways, and room readiness.
• Develop and/or 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 DOD telecommunications room standards.
• Coordinate with base civil engineering for facility upgrades or modifications.
• Support site installation of new fiber, CAT6, WIFI, CEL closet solutions to include but not limited to cabinets, switch node solution, UPS, and power 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 (SME).

Requirements

• BA/BS 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.
• Experience with AFCENT, AFNET, or equivalent DOD telecom environments (preferred).
• Secret Security Clearance (must currently possess).
• US Citizenship.

Skills

• Cable Management
• Equipment Installations
• Layout Designs
• Site Installation
• Site Surveying

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or upgrading MDF/IDF spaces.
• Experience reading and producing telecom room drawings.
• BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD certification.
• Security+ CE (8570 requirement).
• FOA CFOT (beneficial for fiber termination work).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match (pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits).
• Full-flex work week to balance work and personal priorities.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance.
• AI-powered career tool for identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility team focused on career growth.
• Award-winning culture of innovation and military-friendly workplace.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA HI Hickam AFB (Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii)