Lead DS CEL

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Salary
$107,744–$126,500 / yr
Posted
75 days ago
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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead DS CEL

The Lead DS CEL joins the program delivery and execution team to evaluate, design, and oversee telecommunications rooms, including MDF, IDF, and CELs. This role involves managing GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams to perform site surveys, rack builds, grounding, cabling, and electrical installations. Key responsibilities include developing layout designs for rack plans, cable management, and electrical circuits while ensuring compliance with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DoW standards. The successful candidate will coordinate with civil engineering for facility upgrades, support QA inspections, and collaborate with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams. Required skills include equipment installations, layout designs, and site surveying. The work focuses on data center buildouts and ISP infrastructure within DoW telecommunications environments, specifically supporting infrastructure integration and room readiness.

What you'll do

  • Conduct on-site surveys to document power, cooling, bonding, grounding, and room readiness.
  • Develop layout designs for racks, cable management, electrical circuits, and equipment placement.
  • Manage GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor teams performing room buildouts and network equipment installations.
  • Ensure all telecommunications room builds comply with UFC, TIA/EIA, I3A, and DoW standards.
  • Coordinate with base civil engineering for necessary facility upgrades or modifications.
  • Support QA inspections and validate deliverables and as-built documentation.
  • Integrate infrastructure with Network, Fiber Optic, ISP, and OSP teams.
  • Participate in design reviews and customer briefings as a Subject Matter Expert.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • BA/BS or equivalent degree is required.
  • 5+ years of related experience is required.
  • 4-7 years of experience with telecommunications rooms, data center buildouts, or ISP infrastructure is required.
  • Experience managing cabling, rack installation, or structured cabling teams is required.
  • Experience with AFCENT, AFNET, or equivalent DoW telecomm environments (preferred).
  • BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or RCDD; Security+ CE; or FOA CFOT certifications (preferred).

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