Cable Plant/Passive Infrastructure Designer

Job Summary

Cable Plant/Passive Infrastructure Designer – RCDD

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain, coordinate, design, and oversee installation of inside-plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coaxial, fiber, and associated cabling components.
• Support outside-plant infrastructure and related facilities.
• Develop Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs) for communication spaces, pathways, cable racks, cable installation, and cable termination.
• Provide operations and maintenance support for telecommunications rooms and infrastructure.
• Support equipment refreshes, maintenance, and cable infrastructure cleanup.
• Prepare Cable Installation Plans (CIPs), cut sheets, cost estimates, site surveys, and weekly reports.
• Develop maintenance plans and ensure compliance with applicable DoD, DISA, and industry standards.
• Coordinate infrastructure design and installation activities.
• Perform problem analysis and creative problem solving.
• Communicate effectively with customers and technical personnel.
• Provide customer support in a high-visibility environment.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in design and documentation activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• Minimum 6 years of experience developing layouts and designs for technology systems, including voice, data, and structured cabling.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Microsoft Visio.
• Strong knowledge of BICSI guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, and other applicable telecommunications and low-voltage standards and codes.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, including surveying, design, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Planet and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with personnel having different levels of technical expertise.
• Strong customer-support skills.
• Problem-analysis and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

2026 Sept 10th Virtual IT/Cyber - SMS Data Products