Cable engineer job description

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?
Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview

SubCom is seeking a Cable Engineer that is required to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods of time at sea serving aboard cable ships.

Responsibilities

+ Assists with engineering and implementation of deep sea installations

+ Works as a member of a team on activities associated with the installation of submarine cable systems

+ Assists supervising engineer with vessel loading

+ Writes methods of procedure for installation and loading activities

+ Interface with customers

+ Assists with internal and external training support as necessary

+ Interface with all Marine Services functional engineering groups, Project Management, R&D, Newington Cable Factory, Cable Ships & Depots and external contractors

Qualifications

+ Charting and mapping skills

+ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel

+ Strong communication, technical writing, computer, organization and interpersonal skills

+ BA/BS Engineering preferred

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

Benefits

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employer Opportunity

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SubCom's Core Values

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Suitability:

DOE Q

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Telecommunications

Job Description:

We are GDIT, one of the largest IT and mission services providers to the government. We offer our customers the power of choice through a vast cloud ecosystem.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by bringing your passion for accelerating the cloud. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping to ensure our mission is never interrupted. Our work depends on a Cable Engineer joining our team to support the Department of Energy activities at Albuquerque, NM.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cable Engineer supporting the Department of Energy, you will be trusted to work on the Cable Plant and be responsible for installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements. In this role, a typical day will include:

* Collaborating with Department of Energy to Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
* Our Cable Technician is responsible for tasks assigned by Coordinators in connection with service orders and repair activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.
* Dress, terminate and test cables and components, Ability to work with power tools and ladders
* Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors. Computer literate with basic Networking Skills
* Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics
* Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance
* Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information
* Verifies service by testing installed cabling; identifying, correcting, or escalating problems
* Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters.
* Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications
* Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation
* Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
* Participates in special projects as required
* Identify, track and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards
* Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.
* Ability to work with power tools and ladders
* Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors
* Computer literate with basic Networking Skills
* Your success will be measured through successful delivery of cable infrastructure and related projects

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

* 3-5 years of related telecommunications experience.
* Top Secret Clearance
* Strong customer service experience is highly preferred

Technical skills

* Must be familiar with TIA/EIA and BICSI rules, regulations, and standards in reference to cable infrastructure.
* Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels. Solid Customer Support Skills in a high visibility environment. Problem analysis and problem solving. Attention to detail and accuracy.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

* 401K with company match
* Diverse, highly collaborative teams
* Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
* Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

GDIT CAREERS

Opportunity Owned

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NM Albuquerque

Additional Work Locations:

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.