Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician I (Telecommunications Engineering Tech, I)
About the role
The MIL Corporation is seeking a Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician I to support the installation of Inside Plant (ISP) cabling and related cabling infrastructure for a Federal Government client at Camp H.M. Smith in Aiea, HI. Preferred candidates reside in or near Lexington Park, MD, though other locations will be considered. This position currently requires an on-site schedule of four 12-hour days per week (4-12's), subject to change based on company/contract requirements. Extensive travel is required — approximately 90% travel to Hawaii for extended assignments of up to 9 consecutive weeks at a time. Candidates must be willing and able to travel accordingly. U.S. citizenship is required, and all applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (the clearance process considers financial background aspects).
Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering packages and support job site coordination for materials, tools, and work crews
- Interface with the end customer, attend project meetings, and submit daily or weekly status reports as applicable
- Work within ISP installation crews to perform infrastructure installation, demolition, and updating
- Assist with pre-installation testing of materials
- Perform efforts within confined spaces as necessary
- Maintain responsibility for quality of effort and safety of personnel
- Maintain proficiency working with copper
Required Qualifications
- Relevant experience
- Demonstrable understanding of TIA/EIA, BICSI, IEEE, or related standards as they apply to the installation of OSI Layer 1 infrastructure
- Ability to interpret engineering packages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and organization skills
- Ability to interface professionally with individuals at all levels and communicate effectively with project staff and other team members
- Ability to perform necessary activities required for ISP installation and related actions
- Must be able to lift items up to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) limits
- Must be able to stand, kneel and/or crouch for extended periods of time
- Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding
- Must be able to work in high places, as well as small, cramped, or confined spaces
- Must be able to work in hot humid places, as well as cold places
- Must maintain a valid driver's license with clean driving record
Desired Qualifications
- 1–3 years' experience working ISP and/or OSP cabling and cabling infrastructure
- Experience working in inside and outside cable plant environments
- Experience with testing fiber and/or copper
- Experience working in data centers and server farms
- Current Top Secret / SCI clearance
- Current BICSI Installer Certification and continued certification/training
- Fiber and copper certifications
- Associate's degree in a related technical area
Education
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Clearance
All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; the clearance process considers financial background aspects.
Pay
This is an SCA (Service Contract Act) position subject to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, wage determinations, and benefit requirements. Compensation and benefits will be in accordance with prevailing wage rates and benefits specified by the Department of Labor for the specific job classification and location. The current rate is $22.92 – $26.36 per hour. Final salary is determined based on individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations.
Benefits
The MIL Corporation offers a collaborative, people-first culture with a track record of workplace recognition, including:
- 2021–2024 Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
- 2017–2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
- 2018–2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work®
- 2021–2025 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™
- 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™
- 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
- 2017, 2020–2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, Charleston Business Magazine)
- 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
- 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category
- 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
- 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
- 2018 Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense