DS Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 16, 2026. Arena Technical Resources scores C on the Alion truth index.
Job Location: Oklahoma City, OH
Compensation: $60/hr.
Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance
Job Description:
5+ years’ experience in DS Engineering, ideally in DOW environment on IT
upgrade projects.
Strong working knowledge of 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.
Experience using MS Visio desirable.
BICSI related certifications are desirable.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking Senior Distribution Systems Engineers to help
support our ongoing BIM contract. This position is on site at Eielson
Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska and will require candidate to reside in
the Fairbanks area for daily onsite project support. No travel pay is
associated with this position. Security Clearance Level: Active DOW
Secret Level Clearance required.
- Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field
engineers.
- Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure
maintenance.
- Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based
on the needs of the customer/client.
- Provides guidance for assessing if equipment and systems meet
compliance standards.
- Provides guidance, reports findings and provides solutions for any
issues that halt progression.
- Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment
assessments and checkups.
- Provides training to internal and external groups on product features
and specifications.
- Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction
with products.
- May coach and review the work of less experienced professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field
engineers.
- Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure
maintenance.
- Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based
on the needs of the customer/client.
- Support and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using
OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other tools.
- Provides guidance, reports findings and solutions for any issues that
halt progression.
- Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment
assessments and checkups.
- Provides training to internal and external groups on product features
and specifications.
- Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction
with products.
- Review the work of less experienced team members.
- Review other team members’ work and coach issues for accurate
production submissions.
- Communicate with team members on daily basis supporting project
timelines and goals.
- Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to
coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts,
personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on
time.
- Stakeholder Communications - assist the PM with ensuring clear,
consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with
internal and external project stakeholders.
- Technical support - provide input into the distribution systems design
(ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation
teams.
- Leadership - Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work
scopes for a given site location.
Other Responsibilities:
Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of
assigned projects.
Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and
administrative reporting.
Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks.
Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload.
Update network as-built documentation and records based on splicing and
testing results.
Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering
liaison.
Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
Participates in special projects as required.
Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.
Requirements:
Technical Skills:
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures,
documents and governmental regulations
- Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work
collaboratively
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred:
- N/A
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering,
Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent
experience).
ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal
employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic
information, or mental or physical disability