Site Survey & Network Technician (Pipeline)
Technica Corporation
- Dulles, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Execute comprehensive pre-installation site surveys for data centers, server rooms, telecom closets, etc.
- Measure and document room dimensions, ceiling height, access, wall space, floor-loading capacity, along with mapping out backbone and horizontal pathway availability, location, size, and fire-stopping measures
- Evaluate power and cooling capacity, backbone and rack power location, and future-expansion needs
- Provide comprehensive report documentation—including annotated floor plans, photographs, video walkthroughs, cable/wireframe routing, asset tagging, and risk analysis
- Provide technical and operation support in the installation for network, LANs/WANs and telecommunications equipment and systems
- Test and analyze elements of network facilities (power, communication machinery, software lines, modems, and terminals)
- Rack-and-stack servers, network switches, and related hardware; install rails, PDUs, power strips, shelves, and cable management systems
- Run, terminate, and test structured copper and fiber cabling according to TIA/EIA/BICSI/NEC standards
- Perform cable testing with multimeters, OTDR, and network testers, and label connections rigorously
- Collaborate with IT teams, PMs, electricians, and contractors on smooth installations and adherence to safety and site protocols
- This position will require travel to various customers sites throughout the country.
- High‑school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience performing and writing-up detailed site surveys for network, server racks, telecom closets, or data rooms
- 5 years experience in data center or network infrastructure, with both survey and installation experience
- Demonstrated technical expertise in copper/fiber cabling standards; skilled in using testing tools (OTDR, multimeter, cable testers)
- Strong spatial awareness and ability to interpret blueprints, floor plans, and equipment layouts
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.; frequent bending, kneeling, standing, and ladder work
- Able to work in confined spaces (telecom closets, under raised floors)
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various job sites
- Technical certifications (e.g., Cabling, BICSI, NVIS)
- Secret clearance
- Experience with fiber termination/splicing (SC, LC, anaerobic) and testing
- Prior work in structured cabling survey or network refresh projects