DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer / DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer Senior / DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer Advisor

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Field Engineering
Location
Remote, Working from the USA
Key Skills For Success

Distribution Systems

Oral Communications

Systems Design

Technical Products

REQ#: RQ202981
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking Junior up to Senior level DS (Distribution Systems) Engineers to help support our upcoming BIM contract. These levels include DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer, DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer Senior, and DS (Distribution Systems) Engineer Advisor. These positions are remote, HOWEVER, will require extensive travel to various Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.

A career as a Field Engineer at GDIT means owning your opportunity to help support and advance our customers’ mission.  At GDIT a Field Engineer is leading every aspect of what we provide to the customer and we’re constantly evolving our approach to meeting our clients’ biggest challenges

HOW A DS (Distribution Systems) ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Field Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Field Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position will perform the following duties:

  • Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
  • Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders
  • Technical support – provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
  • Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given AF/SF base.

Other tasks include:

  • Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects
  • Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting
  • Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks
  • Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload
  • Provides input into risk tracking process.
  • Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.
  • Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
  • Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
  • Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  • Participates in special projects as required.
  • Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
● Required Experience:

  • For JUNIOR level: 2+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
  • For SENIOR level: 5+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
  • For ADVISOR level: 8+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.

Technical Skills:

·         Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices

·         Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing

·         Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions

Skills & Abilities:

·         Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.

·         Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations

·         Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively

·         Strong coordination and organizational skills

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools

● Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required
● Location: Hiring location will be remote but will require extensive travel. Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.
 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

BICSI - BICSI

Travel Required

75-100%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $80,750 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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