Telecommunications Engineer; RCDD

Description

TEKsystems is in need of a Telecommunications Engineer with an RCDD for our client in the DMV market! This client is a national commercial and federal systems integrator. They work directly with Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab supporting various DOD contracts. Due to the growth of DOD contracts within Johns Hopkins APL they are looking for a Telecommunications Network Engineer to help continually grow and support JHU APL.

The Telecommunications Network Engineer will include but not be limited to PDS assessment, DOD compliance, network design, quality control, site scheduling/coordination, team lead, and internal IT team coordination.

Must have Auto Desk certified in AutoCAD or Revit, or Visio proficient. Must have RCDD.

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• Assess existing PDS conduit pathways and make determinations to ensure they are compliant with current DoD requirements.
• Assess, identify, and collect IT infrastructure requirements (pathways, spaces, cable, power, cooling, etc...) to support existing and new PDS installation requests.
• Prepare floor plans, rack elevations, installation specifications, statement of work, budgetary cost estimates, schedules, and other design documents.
• Present and review designs with the team and your customers.
• Work with our Contracts, Plant Facilities, and onsite installation partners to implement your designs.
• Conduct pre-construction design reviews, quality control checks, and post-construction code compliance inspections.
• Coordinate the construction and implementation of telecommunications and technology systems that support our unclassified and classified network environments.
• Coordinate site surveys, schedules, security escorts, and inspections with our customers and operation partners.
• Collaborate with internal design team to identify projects to improve our infrastructure and services.
• Periodically coordinate and assist internal IT teams and staff with day-to-day operations as assigned or needed to complete projects you are directly leading.

Security Clearance is preferred.

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Laurel, MD.

This is a fully onsite position in Laurel, MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $72.11/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.