Cable Installation Technician
Company: MI Technical Solutions
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Who we are: MI Technical
Solutions is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) comprised of a
broad range of talented employees that provide diversified
engineering and technical support services since 2004! Our team
works tirelessly to build a respected, results-oriented brand. We
are headquartered in Chesapeake, VA with employees located near
each of the Navy Fleet Centers within the continental United States
(San Diego, Jacksonville, Seattle, New England, Norfolk) as well as
Hawaii and Japan. Job Summary: The Installation Technician is
responsible in all phases of Network system installations. Routing,
testing, troubleshooting, and terminating copper and fiber network.
The Installation Technician interacts directly with other teams and
personnel to ensure a successful installation. The Installation
Technician assists the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and
coordinating activities within installation to ensure the install
is accurate and on time based on each project scope.
Responsibilities: Reviews project instructions and blueprints to
ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test
equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solution
Drafts detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion
Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical
components or assemblies for products sets up and conducts tests of
complete units and components under operational conditions Install
copper or Fiber network cables including terminations in building
and on Naval Ships and barges. Records test procedures and results,
numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in
product or test method. Performs duties with a high degree of
independence Traveling to various work locations, both local and
long-distance travel. Installing electrical or computer equipment
such as routers, switched, patch panels, and Uninterrupted Power
Supplies (UPS). Troubleshooting problems with existing equipment.
Testing old and new installation connections. Maintaining
equipment. Suggest locations where equipment should be set up and
where cables should be routed. Requirements: Must have Active
Secret Clearance Bachelor’s degree in electronics, information
technology or similar is preferred. Proven work experience as an
installation technician. Excellent communication skills. Ability to
climb ladders. Ability to crouch, kneel and work in confined areas
for extended periods. Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 40
pounds. Advanced knowledge of modern electrical equipment. Ability
to solve problems and repair equipment on site. Must be able to
accurately identify color-coded cables and wires, in variable
lighting conditions. Must be able to work in loud spaces. Must be
able to work in heights and confined spaces. We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.
Keywords: MI Technical Solutions, Norfolk , Cable Installation Technician, Engineering , Chesapeake, Virginia
