Cabling Technician Team Lead; Engineer Field

Position:
Cabling Technician Team Lead (Engineer Field
4) – 28489

Requisition Number: 28489

Required Travel: 51 – 75%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Salary Range: $87,997.00 – $

Security Clearance:
Secret

Level of

Experience:

Senior

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Cabling Technician Team Lead to oversee daily installation activities for structured cabling projects supporting DoD and federal customers. This position provides hands‑on technical leadership, quality assurance, and direct supervision of cabling technicians working on copper and fiber optic infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings advanced installation expertise, strong communication skills, and proven experience leading teams in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments.

• Lead a team of junior and mid‑level technicians installing copper and fiber optic cabling systems.
• Coordinate daily work activities, assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Provide technical guidance on installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and industry best practices.
• Interpret engineering drawings, design packages, and customer requirements, ensuring accurate team execution.
• Perform QA/QC checks of all installation work, including terminations, labeling, pathway construction, and test results.
• Conduct site surveys and support planning of materials, manpower, and equipment requirements.
• Train and mentor technicians on safety practices, installation standards, and professional development (including BICSI certification readiness).
• Serve as the primary on‑site point of contact for project managers, leads, and customer representatives.
• Ensure compliance with BICSI, TIA, NEC, DoD UFC, and related telecommunications standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation, redlines, and as-built information for project turnover.

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.
• 7+ years of structured cabling installation experience.
• BICSI Technician (TECH) certification or equivalent advanced industry credential.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising installation teams.
• Proficiency in copper and fiber termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer engagement skills.

• BICSI INST2, TECH, or other advanced telecommunications certifications.
• Experience leading teams in DoD or federal environments.
• Familiarity with quality control processes and validation of test results.
• OSHA 10/30 or comparable safety training.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in diverse field environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.