Field Engineer III

The role

Field Engineers will support a telecommunications infrastructure refresh for a federal customer. This role involves installing and maintaining Cat6 copper, fiber optic cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure in secure environments.

What you will do

• Lead installation, termination, testing, labeling, and troubleshooting Cat6 copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Perform telecommunications infrastructure installations including patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, and cable trays.
• Construct and repair pathways including tray, ladder rack, sleeves, and fire-stopping.
• Support campus-wide cabling refresh and modernization efforts across multiple buildings and secure environments.
• Read and interpret telecom drawings, floor plans, wiring schematics, and installation documentation.
• Conduct cable routing, dressing, bundling, and labeling.
• Support cutovers, migrations, telecommunications room buildouts, and MDF/IDF upgrades.
• Ensure all work complies with federal, security, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate installation documentation and support inventory tracking.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and government personnel.

Required qualifications

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance.
• Experience leading small teams.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience installing and supporting structured cabling systems in enterprise or federal environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cat6 copper and fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience building telecommunications rooms, MDFs, and IDFs.
• Hands on experience with fiber optic testing equipment and cable certification tools.
• Ability to analyze and create telecom drawings and installation documentation.
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and in confined spaces such as telecommunications rooms, above ceilings, and under raised floors.

Nice to have

• BICSI Technician certification or related BICSI credentials.
• Jetted/Air blown fiber installation experience.
• Skilled in confined space entry and associated rescue systems.
• Experience supporting campus-wide infrastructure modernization or refresh projects.
• Experience supporting secure federal or DoD environments.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Benefits

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
• Performance Bonuses.
• 401(k) with Match: 3% match with immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance up to $300K.
• Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options.
• 15 days of fully paid parental leave.
• Military Differential Pay.
• Paid training and certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• CEO commitment to return 80% of net proceeds to employees in the event of a company sale.

Before you apply

• Must live within a commutable distance of Washington, DC or be willing to relocate.

About the company

AGE Solutions is a technology and professional services company providing consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services to the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors.