Engineering Technician
1 day ago
Chesapeake
Job Description Are you looking to start or advance your career in government contracting? We are Geodesicx and we are looking for Engineering Technicians to fill roles within the San Diego, CA and Mayport, FL areas of operation. We work with high-performing teams to facilitate constructing our nations fighting fleet and we are looking to grow with you. Position Summary The Engineering Technician is responsible for planning, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supervising electrical, electronic, communications, and network infrastructure systems in industrial, maritime, military, and remote field environments. This position supports complex installation projects involving power distribution, control systems, fiber optic and copper cabling, navigation and communications equipment, emergency management systems, and shipboard or shore-based infrastructure. The role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership ability, safety awareness, and the ability to execute work in accordance with applicable electrical codes, engineering standards, customer requirements, and mission-critical operational timelines. Engineering Technicians may work in shop, laboratory, or shipboard environments, assisting in fabrication, wiring, soldering, cable routing, mechanical fitting, and related technical functions. Work assignments require adherence to established engineering and safety procedures and may involve the use of hand tools, measuring instruments, and light machinery. Higher-level technicians perform more complex technical operations, mentor junior staff, and may provide quality assurance oversight and technical documentation in support of project objectives. Key Responsibilities • Lead and perform installation, maintenance, modification, and troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, mechanical, communications, and control systems., • Install, route, terminate, test, and certify copper, coaxial, CAT3, CAT5e, CAT6, single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber, RF, and related network cabling., • Support shipboard, shore-based, industrial, and remote-site installation projects in accordance with National Electrical Code, customer standards, NAVMIL standards, Coast Guard standards, and engineering drawings., • Install and integrate power distribution equipment, transfer pumps, motor control panels, programmable logic controller components, disconnects, generators, heating, ventilation, odor control, and related operational systems., • Configure and support Layer 1 infrastructure and network hardware, including routers, switches, power distribution units, uninterrupted power supplies, media converters, hubs, and associated communications equipment., • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, installation guidance, and engineering documentation to determine proper layout, routing, suitability, and reliability of system components., • Perform fiber optic terminations and testing using industry-standard tools such as optical test sets, OTDRs, Ethernet testers, BERT testers, fusion splicers, and related certification equipment., • Supervise field teams, assign tasks, monitor performance, enforce safety practices, track time and labor, and coordinate personnel and material requirements., • Assist with ordering, inventory control, warehouse management, equipment accountability, and coordination of project materials and repair parts., • Provide daily on-site support to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical, electronic, connectivity, power, and system performance issues. Required Qualifications • Licensed Master Electrician, State of Virginia, or equivalent demonstrated electrical trade qualification., • Extensive experience supporting electrical, electronic, communications, and network infrastructure installation projects., • Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices, OSHA requirements, National Electrical Code, and applicable military, maritime, industrial, and customer-specific standards., • Experience leading field crews, supervising technicians, coordinating work assignments, and supporting project execution in operational environments., • Ability to troubleshoot electrical power, connectivity, cabling, communications, control, and electronic equipment issues., • Ability to work from technical drawings, blueprints, installation plans, equipment manuals, and engineering specifications., • Experience with shipboard, shore-based, industrial facility, Coast Guard, Navy, or Department of Defense operating environments preferred. Technical Competencies • Electrical installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and code-compliant system integration., • Fiber optic and copper cabling installation, termination, testing, and certification., • Industrial pump station wiring, motor control systems, generator transfer systems, HVAC-related electrical systems, and control equipment., • Shipboard and small-boat electronics installation, including navigation, automatic identification, sensor, display, and communications systems., • C4I, emergency management, public safety, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and enterprise network infrastructure support., • Use of Fluke test equipment, OTDRs, BERT testers, fusion splicers, Ethernet testers, optical test sets, and related diagnostic tools., • Warehouse inventory, material ordering, forklift operations, and equipment accountability for high-value technical assets. Leadership and Supervision This position may serve as a foreman, field engineer lead, or senior technician responsible for directing daily work activities, coordinating with project managers and customers, supervising maintenance and installation personnel, maintaining safe work practices, and ensuring that assigned work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards. The role requires the ability to plan labor and material requirements, support schedule execution, mentor junior personnel, and communicate technical issues clearly to leadership and customers. Work Environment Work may be performed in industrial facilities, shipboard environments, Coast Guard and Navy installations, remote communications sites, pump stations, commercial facilities, warehouses, and active construction or maintenance locations. The position may require travel, work in confined or elevated spaces, use of personal protective equipment, operation around energized systems, and adherence to strict safety and operational procedures. Preferred Experience • Prior military, maritime, Coast Guard, Navy, or Department of Defense support experience., • Experience installing and maintaining navigation, communications, public safety, emergency management, and network infrastructure systems., • Experience supervising maintenance, installation, construction, or technical field teams., • Experience supporting industrial electrical work involving pumps, panels, generators, ventilation, controls, and facility infrastructure., • Experience supporting classified and unclassified network cabling and communications environments. Position Value The Engineering Technician provides the technical depth, hands-on installation capability, and leadership needed to execute complex electrical and communications projects in demanding operational environments. The position strengthens project delivery by combining licensed electrical expertise, field engineering experience, military and maritime systems familiarity, and proven supervision of technical personnel. Education Requirements for Higher Levels: Formal, Informal, On-the-job-training At a minimum a High School Diploma or GED Personnel qualifying for higher starting positions shall have at least one of the following: • Associate’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Structural Engineering Technology, • Completion of four (4) years of U.S. military service with one of the following technical ratings: Machinist Mate, Structural Mechanic, Machinery Repairman, or Steelworker, • Completion of a formal two year or more contractor apprenticeship in a related field that included at least six months of formal classroom training that addressed structural design and the fabrication of metal objects., • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, • Man Aloft Certification (Climber Certification) Travel: • Occasional travel may be required Clearance: • Candidate must be eligible to hold a US security clearance at the level of SECRET or higher