Junior DS Engineer

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Job Description:

GDIT is seeking Junior Distribution Systems Engineers to help support our ongoing BIM contract. This position is on site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii and will require candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily onsite project support. No travel pay is associated with this position.

HOW A JR DS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Support basic installation of equipment and infrastructure supporting the BIM contract. Including but not limited to rack and stack new network equipment, installation and activation of UPS and PDU’s, AP’s, patch panels and associated CAT-6 cabling.
• Help install new or upgraded technologies under the guidance of more experienced team members.
• Document findings from fieldwork and report any issues that affect project progress to senior staff.
• Support equipment assessments and provide preliminary observations for review.
• Participate in training sessions to learn product features and specifications; help share basic information with customers when needed.
• Help maintain positive customer interactions by ensuring equipment is used and supported properly.
• Follow instructions when reviewing basic tasks completed by peers and escalate concerns to senior engineers.
• Communicate daily with team members to support project timelines and goals.
• Assist with coordinating site access, equipment readiness, and schedule alignment with Government Points of Contact (POCs) as directed.
• Support the project manager with basic stakeholder communication tasks such as providing updates or clarifying simple project details.
• Provide technical input related to ISP/OSP activities and help gather information needed for design recommendations.
• Participate as a member of small implementation teams, focusing on assigned tasks rather than overall leadership.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with technical, administrative, and operational tasks for assigned projects.
• Help prepare basic project documentation, reports, and updates under guidance from senior team members.
• Perform entry‑level technical tasks and follow established standards for quality and accuracy.
• Assist with planning activities by gathering data and providing initial workload estimates.
• Update network documentation and as‑built records based on splicing and testing results.
• Contribute to the development of deliverables by preparing drafts or collecting required information.
• Follow quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy in project outputs.
• Ability to work effectively in a teaming environment.
• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
• This work will be for 7+ months with potential opportunities for movement onto other initiatives upon completion.

• Required Experience: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or 2+ years of related experience.
• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Level Clearance required.
• Certification: Security+ CE
• Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.
• Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing
• Thorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions

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