Telecommunications Engineer with Security Clearance

About the role

Information Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Telecommunications Mechanic I with a Security Clearance to join our team at Fort Rucker, Alabama. This position offers a competitive salary of approximately $58,322 per year.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain telecommunications networks and equipment
• Perform outside plant construction and fiber optic network design
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, maps, and technical specifications
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Support after-hours maintenance and emergency restoration activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Three to five years of telecommunications engineering, outside plant engineering, network engineering, or related experience
• Knowledge of fiber optic network design, telecommunications infrastructure, and outside plant construction practices
• Experience with engineering design software, GIS platforms, CAD applications, and telecommunications mapping systems
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of telecommunications network architecture and engineering principles
• Ability to make recommendations as needed to modernize engineering drawings to BICSI standards
• Knowledge of OSP design, permitting, right-of-way requirements, and utility coordination
• Establish working relationships with other network carriers that share network infrastructure and collocate with our infrastructure
• Effective stakeholder engagement and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• BICSI certification RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Design preferred), or telecommunications industry certifications
• Experience with fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), broadband, utility, or carrier network deployments
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), OSHA regulations, and telecommunications industry standards
• Project management experience or PMP certification

Benefits

Information Systems Solutions, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field environments
• Frequent use of computers, engineering software, and telecommunications mapping tools
• Periodic travel to project sites and field locations
• May be required to support after-hours maintenance and emergency restoration activities
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and field conditions