Cable Plant Engineer

CACI International • Denver, CO

2d

About The Position

The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cable Plant Drafter to create and maintain accurate drawings and documentation for our telecommunications infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the design and installation of cable plant systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of related work experience
• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software (delete if above red note is a no)
• Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and cabling systems
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for cable plant design
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drawing production
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and blueprints
• Basic understanding of GIS concepts and applications

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specialized telecom design software (e.g., Bentley, OSPInsight)
• Familiarity with fiber optic network design principles
• Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) cabling systems
• Experience with 3D modeling and BIM (Building Information Modeling)
• Understanding of local and national building codes related to telecommunications

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings of cable plant layouts, including fiber optic and copper networks
• Develop and maintain accurate as-built documentation for existing cable plant infrastructure
• Prepare schematic diagrams, floor plans, and site layouts for cable installations
• Use CAD software to produce high-quality technical drawings and blueprints (is this accurate)
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field technicians to gather and interpret technical information
• Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards, local codes, and specifications
• Perform site surveys to collect data for new designs or updates to existing infrastructure
• Maintain an organized database of drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Assist in the creation of bill of materials (BOM) for cable plant projects
• Support the development of project proposals and cost estimates

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees