Site Survey Engineer

Overview VTG is seeking a Site Survey Engineer to support U.S. Army network infrastructure modernization. The candidate will conduct on-site surveys of Army installations nationwide to document existing network, telecommunications, voice, cable plant, power, and infrastructure environments that support modernization planning and implementation efforts.

What will you do? The Site Survey Engineer will work as part of multidisciplinary survey teams responsible for collecting technical data, validating existing conditions, identifying infrastructure constraints, and developing recommendations that support engineering design packages and implementation activities. This position is heavily travel-focused and requires an individual who is comfortable working independently at Army installations, communicating directly with government personnel, and documenting complex technical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys at Army installations and associated facilities throughout CONUS.
• Assess existing network, telecommunications, voice, wireless, and infrastructure environments.
• Document network rooms, telecommunications closets, equipment racks, cable pathways, and power distribution systems.
• Collect and validate inventory of network and telecommunications equipment.
• Identify infrastructure deficiencies, risks, and modernization requirements.
• Develop survey reports, site assessment packages, and supporting technical documentation.
• Create and validate equipment inventories, floor plans, rack elevations, photographs, and installation notes.
• Coordinate directly with government stakeholders during survey activities.
• Support engineering teams with survey findings and technical recommendations.
• Assist with development of implementation plans and deployment readiness assessments.
• Support configuration and validation activities within the COMPMOD integration lab.
• Participate in project planning meetings and technical reviews.
• Travel to Army installations nationwide in support of survey tasking and customer engagements.

Do you have what it takes?

• 5+ years of experience supporting communications, telecommunications, network infrastructure, or installation modernization projects.

• Experience conducting technical site surveys or infrastructure assessments.

• Working knowledge of:

• Network infrastructure

• Structured cabling systems

• Telecommunications rooms and equipment spaces

• Fiber and copper cabling

• Power distribution systems

• Network equipment installation practices

• Experience documenting technical environments and developing survey reports.

• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, floor plans, and engineering drawings.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications to create technical deliverables.

• Strong written communication and documentation skills.

• Strong customer-facing communication skills.

• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.

• Valid driver's license.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Experience supporting Army, DoD, or federal telecommunications modernization efforts.
• Experience with structured cabling systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience supporting network deployments, installation projects, or facility modernization efforts.
• Experience with Visio, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar documentation tools.
• Familiarity with outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) infrastructure.
• Knowledge of TIA/EIA telecommunications standards.
• Knowledge of data center, MDF, and IDF environments.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Army projects
• Journeyman Electrician License
• Electrical Certification or Formal Electrical Trade Training
• Experience evaluating building electrical infrastructure supporting IT and telecommunications systems.
• Experience assessing UPS systems, grounding, power distribution, and telecommunications electrical requirements.
• Experience supporting field installation or construction activities.
• Position contingent upon contract award*

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $50,000-$75,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.