Telecommunications Apprentice

Position Overview

About M.C. Dean: M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‐physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‐critical facilities. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Based in Tysons, Virginia, we deliver resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity.

Role Overview: As a Communications Apprentice, you will receive hands-on instruction and work experience installing basic communication equipment. This involves using hand and power tools, interpreting electrical blueprints, and applying knowledge of the NEC while working towards becoming a well-qualified technician.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in pulling various types of wiring, including low voltage cable.
• Support site grounding, prefab assembly installation, and core drilling.
• Help with the installation of cable trays and devices.
• Maintain a clean work area and secure company tools daily; assist with monthly tool checks.
• Participate in job site clean up, handle materials, and prepare work areas.
• Demonstrate effective use and care of hand tools (drill motors, sawzalls, hydraulic knockouts, etc.).
• Wear all Personal Safety Equipment and adhere to safety policies and rules.
• Review and apply guidelines from Activity Hazard Analysis, and follow proper storage and safeguarding practices for materials and equipment.
• Assist in telecom wire pulling and actively participate in daily work briefings.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 0+ months experience.
• Must be 18 years of age and have reliable transportation to and from job sites and school.
• Willingness to attend school in the evenings (one or two nights a week) for three (3) years.
• This is a 40 hour per week position with overtime work expected when needed.
• Potential for temporary travel may be involved.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Capability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance and work at heights up to 60 feet.
• Physical endurance to perform tasks such as walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Possess good vision (correctable) and effective communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a basic hand tool set including Snips and Punch Down Tool.
• Experience assisting with fiber optics.
• Vocational training is a plus.